How to Do Double Jump Squat

Double Jump Squat is a quads exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Double Jump Squat

  1. 01Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and initiate a standard squat by hinging at the hips.
  2. 02Explode vertically from the bottom position using the arms to generate upward momentum.
  3. 03Land softly on the mid-foot and immediately perform a second smaller bounce or full jump.
  4. 04Reset the hips into the deep squat position to begin the next repetition.
  5. 05Maintain a proud chest throughout the flight phase to prevent the torso from collapsing forward.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Double Jump Squat

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Absorb the impact of the first jump by immediately sinking into a half-squat before launching into the second vertical explosion.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Double Jump Squat questions

What muscles does Double Jump Squat work?

Double Jump Squat is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Double Jump Squat correctly?

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and initiate a standard squat by hinging at the hips. Explode vertically from the bottom position using the arms to generate upward momentum. Land softly on the mid-foot and immediately perform a second smaller bounce or full jump. Reset the hips into the deep squat position to begin the next repetition. Maintain a proud chest throughout the flight phase to prevent the torso from collapsing forward.

What is the A90 coach tip for Double Jump Squat?

Absorb the impact of the first jump by immediately sinking into a half-squat before launching into the second vertical explosion.

Is Double Jump Squat suitable for beginners?

Double Jump Squat is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Double Jump Squat?

No. Double Jump Squat is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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