Weighted Jumping Jacks
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes, Adductors, Abductors.
Weighted Jumping Jacks focuses on Quads, Glutes, Adductors, Abductors., with Calves, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Jumping Jacks with proper form and technique.
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Start with your feet together, holding a weight in each hand at your sides.
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Jump up, spreading your legs shoulder-width apart while raising your arms overhead.
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Land softly on your feet with a slight bend in your knees, then jump back to the starting position.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Weighted Jumping Jacks safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your core tight and back straight to maintain stability.
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Avoid locking your knees when landing; keep a gentle bend to protect your joints.
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Start with lighter weights to master the movement before increasing weight.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Jumping Jacks primarily targets Quads, Glutes, Adductors, Abductors. , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Calves, Shoulders . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Weighted Jumping Jacks, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Jumping Jacks, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
