Cross jack
A compound exercise for the calves and adductors, with help from the side delts. Equipment: no equipment.
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WorksCalvesAdductorsSide delts
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How to do it
- Setup: Stand tall, feet hip-width.
- Jump the feet out wide
- Jump in, crossing one foot in front, and alternate
Muscles worked

Equipment
None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.
Alternatives
Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all cross jack alternatives.
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