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
- Stand with your feet together and your arms at your sides.
- Jump your feet apart while simultaneously raising your arms out to the sides and up above your head.
- Jump your feet back together while lowering your arms back down to your sides.
- Jump your feet apart again, this time crossing your right foot in front of your left foot.
- Jump your feet back together, uncrossing them.
- Jump your feet apart again, this time crossing your left foot in front of your right foot.
- Jump your feet back together, uncrossing them.
- Repeat steps 2-7 for the desired number of repetitions.
Split Jacks Form & Visual
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
- Jumping Jacks
- Plank Jacks
- Star Jumps
- Scissor Jacks
- Side-to-Side Jacks