Squat Tuck Jump
Description
This exercise involves performing a squat and then explosively jumping up into a tuck position before landing back in a squat. It is a high-intensity plyometric exercise that targets the lower body muscles and improves explosive power and agility.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Squat Tuck Jump Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms at your sides.
- Squat down by bending your knees and pushing your hips back, keeping your chest up and your weight in your heels.
- Jump up explosively, bringing your knees up towards your chest and tucking them in as you jump.
- Land softly on the balls of your feet and immediately lower back down into a squat position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps or time.
Squat Tuck Jump Form & Visual
Squat Tuck Jump Benefits
- Increases lower body strength and power
- Improves cardiovascular endurance
- Enhances explosive movements and agility
- Engages core muscles for stability and balance
- Burns calories and promotes weight loss
Squat Tuck Jump Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Calves
- Abdominals
Squat Tuck Jump Variations & Alternatives
- Squat Jump
- Tuck Jump
- Jump Squat with Medicine Ball
- Single Leg Squat Jump
- Box Jump
