Jumping Jacks

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