Squat Jacks
Description
Squat jacks are a cardio and strength exercise that involves jumping from a squat position to a standing position with a jumping jack motion. This exercise targets the legs, glutes, and cardiovascular system.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Squat Jacks Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms at your sides.
- Lower into a squat position by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.
- As you come up from the squat, jump your feet out to the sides while simultaneously raising your arms above your head.
- Jump your feet back together and lower back into the squat position.
- Repeat the jumping motion for the desired number of repetitions.
Squat Jacks Form & Visual
Squat Jacks Benefits
- Increases cardiovascular endurance
- Strengthens lower body muscles, including quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes
- Improves coordination and balance
- Burns calories and aids in weight loss
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
Squat Jacks Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Calves
- Abdominals
- Obliques
- Lower back
Squat Jacks Variations & Alternatives
- Jumping Jack Squats
- Sumo Squat Jacks
- Plank Jack Squats
- Reverse Lunge Jacks
- Curtsy Lunge Jacks
- Jump Squat Jacks
- Single Leg Squat Jacks
- Side Lunge Jacks
- Skater Squat Jacks
- Split Squat Jacks
