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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

  1. Setup: Stand tall, arms at your sides.
  2. Step one foot out as the arms rise overhead
  3. Bring it back and switch feet, no jumping

Muscles worked

Low-impact jacks: 3D figure mid-rep with the side delts and quads highlighted

Equipment

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

Alternatives

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