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Star jumps

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

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WorksQuadsCalvesSide deltsGlutes

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Squat a little, arms by your sides.
  2. Explode up, spreading arms and legs into a star
  3. Land with the feet together and sink again

Muscles worked

Star jumps: 3D figure mid-rep with the quads and calves highlighted

Equipment

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

Alternatives

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