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barbell jump squat

Intermediate
barbell jump squat

How to do it

  1. 1Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back.
  2. 2Lower your body into a squat position by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.
  3. 3Once you reach the bottom of the squat, explode upwards by jumping off the ground.
  4. 4As you jump, extend your hips, knees, and ankles, pushing through your toes.
  5. 5Land softly back into the squat position and immediately repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

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Front
Back
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Tertiary
Target
Glutes
Body Part
Upper Legs
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Force
Push
Grips
Overhand
Mechanic
Compound
Secondary
Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves

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