Rotational Jacks
Description
Rotational jacks combine the leg pattern of a jumping jack with a torso rotation. As you jump your feet wide, you also rotate your torso to one side, alternating directions with each rep. The added rotation engages the obliques while still providing the cardio of standard jumping jacks.
Equipment Required
Rotational Jacks Instructions
- Stand tall with feet together and arms extended in front of you at chest height.
- Jump your feet out to wider than shoulder-width.
- As you land, rotate your torso to the right while your hands swing toward the right side.
- Jump your feet back together, returning your torso to center.
- Jump your feet wide again, rotating your torso to the left this time.
- Jump back together and continue alternating sides.
- Stay on the balls of your feet. Move with rhythm.
- Perform 30 to 60 seconds per set.
Rotational Jacks Form & Visual
Rotational Jacks Benefits
- Combines cardio with oblique engagement
- Builds rotational coordination
- Excellent cardiovascular conditioning
- No equipment needed
- Engaging variation on standard jumping jacks
- Easy to scale by adjusting tempo
Rotational Jacks Muscles Worked
- Calves
- Obliques (heavy involvement)
- Adductors and abductors
- Anterior deltoid
- Core (rotation)
Rotational Jacks Variations & Alternatives
- Standard Jumping Jack
- Squat Jacks
- Plyo Jacks
- Split Jacks
- Twist Jumping Jacks
