How to Do Jump Squats Bodyweight

Jump Squats Bodyweight 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 Jump Squats Bodyweight

  1. 01Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and arms hanging at the sides.
  2. 02Descend into a squat by hinging at the hips until the thighs are parallel to the floor.
  3. 03Drive through the feet explosively to launch the body vertically into the air.
  4. 04Swing the arms toward the ceiling during the ascent to assist with momentum.
  5. 05Land with knees slightly bent to absorb the force and reset the hips for the next rep.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Jump Squats Bodyweight

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 by landing softly on the mid-foot before rolling back to the heels to immediately begin the next squat transition.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Jump Squats Bodyweight questions

What muscles does Jump Squats Bodyweight work?

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

How do you do Jump Squats Bodyweight correctly?

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and arms hanging at the sides. Descend into a squat by hinging at the hips until the thighs are parallel to the floor. Drive through the feet explosively to launch the body vertically into the air. Swing the arms toward the ceiling during the ascent to assist with momentum. Land with knees slightly bent to absorb the force and reset the hips for the next rep.

What is the A90 coach tip for Jump Squats Bodyweight?

Absorb the impact by landing softly on the mid-foot before rolling back to the heels to immediately begin the next squat transition.

Is Jump Squats Bodyweight suitable for beginners?

Jump Squats Bodyweight is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Jump Squats Bodyweight?

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

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