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Low-impact jacks
A compound exercise for the side delts and quads, with help from the calves. Equipment: no equipment.
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WorksSide deltsQuadsCalves
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How to do it
- Setup: Stand tall, arms at your sides.
- Step one foot out as the arms rise overhead
- Bring it back and switch feet, no jumping
Muscles worked

Equipment
None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.
Alternatives
Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all low-impact jacks alternatives.
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