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Half-turn squat jump

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

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Feet shoulder width, arms ready.
  2. Squat and jump, turning to face the other way
  3. Land softly in a squat and turn back

Muscles worked

Half-turn squat jump: 3D figure mid-rep with the quads and glutes highlighted

Equipment

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

Alternatives

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