Split Jacks

Split Jacks

Description

This exercise involves jumping and splitting the legs apart while simultaneously clapping the hands above the head. It is a cardiovascular exercise that targets the lower body muscles and improves coordination and agility.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Split Jacks Instructions

  1. Stand with your feet together and your arms at your sides.
  2. Jump your feet apart while simultaneously raising your arms out to the sides and up above your head.
  3. Jump your feet back together while lowering your arms back down to your sides.
  4. Jump your feet apart again, this time crossing your right foot in front of your left foot.
  5. Jump your feet back together, uncrossing them.
  6. Jump your feet apart again, this time crossing your left foot in front of your right foot.
  7. Jump your feet back together, uncrossing them.
  8. Repeat steps 2-7 for the desired number of repetitions.

Split Jacks Form & Visual

Split Jacks

Split Jacks Benefits

  • Increases cardiovascular endurance
  • Improves coordination and balance
  • Targets multiple muscle groups including legs, glutes, and core
  • Can be modified for different fitness levels
  • Can be done without equipment

Split Jacks Muscles Worked

  • Quadriceps
  • Hamstrings
  • Glutes
  • Calves
  • Abdominals
  • Obliques
  • Shoulders
  • Chest
  • Back

Split Jacks Variations & Alternatives