Jumping Jacks
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muscles: | Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Adductors, Abductors, Calves |
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auxiliary muscles: | Trapezius, Deltoids, Glutes |
required: | Doable Without Equipment And Weights |
optional: | Weight Cuffs |
fitness level: | Easy |
exercise type: | Cardio |
Variations available (6) |
General and Specifics
- this exercise strengthens your circulatory system and the endurance
- it is a great method to warm-up and lose weight
Starting Position
- stand upright and look ahead
- the feet are together
- the arms are hanging down at the sides of the body
- the palms point to the thighs
Correct Execution
- slightly bend the knees
- jump off the ground and spread the legs a bit wider than shoulder width
- meanwhile, bring the arms up in a bow above your head (palms point to each other)
- the hands can touch above the head
- land on the balls shoulder width
- jump and swing back to the starting position
- do several reps without any pause
tip for the workout
- the longer you work out, the more intensive becomes the training
- impede the exercise by using weight cuffs or increase the speed