Bodyweight squat with explosive jump at the top. Builds power. Targets the quads with no equipment required. Can be done anywhere — at home, in a park, or at the gym. Builds body control and functional fitness.
How to Do Jump Squat: Step by Step
Squat down to parallel
Explode up into a jump
Land softly with bent knees
Immediately flow into next rep
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Landing with locked knees
Not squatting deep enough
Poor landing mechanics
Jump Squat Tips
Focus on the mind-muscle connection — think about the target muscle working
Control both the lifting and lowering phases for maximum muscle activation
Use a tempo of 2 seconds up, 1 second pause, 2 seconds down for best results