Weighted Side-to-Side Shuffle Jump
Muscle Groups: Quads, Calves
Weighted Side-to-Side Shuffle Jump focuses on Quads, Calves, with Glutes, Hamstrings, Abductors, Adductors working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Side-to-Side Shuffle Jump with proper form and technique.
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Start in a slight squat position with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a weight in each hand at your sides.
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Jump to the right while bringing your feet together and landing softly, ensuring your knees track over your toes.
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Immediately shift your weight to the left, jumping back to the left side and landing softly.
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Continue alternating side-to-side jumps for the desired duration.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Weighted Side-to-Side Shuffle Jump safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your chest up and core engaged to maintain good posture.
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Land softly to protect your joints; avoid locking your knees upon landing.
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Use weights that allow you to maintain control and proper form throughout the exercise.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Side-to-Side Shuffle Jump primarily targets Quads, Calves , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Glutes, Hamstrings, Abductors, Adductors . 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 Side-to-Side Shuffle Jump, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Side-to-Side Shuffle Jump, 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.
