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Jump squat

A compound exercise for the quads and glutes, with help from the calves. Equipment: no equipment.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Feet shoulder width, arms ready.
  2. Squat, then jump as high as you can
  3. Land softly into the next rep

Muscles worked

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

Alternatives

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