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Jumping Jack

Calisthenics / Cardiovascular / Total Body / Beginner

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jumping jack is a calisthenics, cardiovascular, and total body exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the abs, calves, glutes, hamstrings, hip flexors, lats, lower back, middle back, shoulders, traps, outer thighs and groin ...more

jumping jack is a calisthenics, cardiovascular, and total body exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the abs, calves, glutes, hamstrings, hip flexors, lats, lower back, middle back, shoulders, traps, outer thighs and groin.

Learning proper jumping jack form is easy with the step by step jumping jack instructions, jumping jack tips, and the instructional jumping jack technique video on this page. jumping jack is a exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the jumping jack video, learn how to do the jumping jack, and then be sure and browse through the jumping jack workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Start out slow and then build up speed to where you are going as fast you possibly can. This is a great cardio booster.
  2. Be sure to take quick deep breaths throughout the exercise. This is a must.
  3. Arms should not be straight when raising arms above head. Bend at the elbows to bring hands over head.

Variations

  1. Perform exercise with ankle weights or a weighted vest.
  2. Try to jump up as high as you can when performing jumping jacks.

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound

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Tips

  1. Start out slow and then build up speed to where you are going as fast you possibly can. This is a great cardio booster.
  2. Be sure to take quick deep breaths throughout the exercise. This is a must.
  3. Arms should not be straight when raising arms above head. Bend at the elbows to bring hands over head.

Variations

  1. Perform exercise with ankle weights or a weighted vest.
  2. Try to jump up as high as you can when performing jumping jacks.

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound