How to Do Dumbbell Jumping Squat

Dumbbell Jumping Squat is a quads exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Jumping Squat

  1. 01Hold a pair of dumbbells at the sides with feet shoulder-width apart and chest upright.
  2. 02Descend into a half-squat position by hinging at the hips and bending the knees.
  3. 03Explode upward into a jump, fully extending the hips, knees, and ankles.
  4. 04Land softly on the balls of the feet and immediately transition into the next squat.
  5. 05Exhale during the concentric jump phase and inhale as the hips sink back.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Jumping 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

If the knees cave inward upon landing, drive the knees outward to align them with the second toe.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Jumping Squat questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Jumping Squat work?

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

How do you do Dumbbell Jumping Squat correctly?

Hold a pair of dumbbells at the sides with feet shoulder-width apart and chest upright. Descend into a half-squat position by hinging at the hips and bending the knees. Explode upward into a jump, fully extending the hips, knees, and ankles. Land softly on the balls of the feet and immediately transition into the next squat. Exhale during the concentric jump phase and inhale as the hips sink back.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Jumping Squat?

If the knees cave inward upon landing, drive the knees outward to align them with the second toe.

Is Dumbbell Jumping Squat suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Jumping Squat is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Jumping Squat?

Dumbbell Jumping Squat uses dumbbell.

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