Plank Jumping Jacks
(4.25)
through 24 votes
through 24 votes
![Human](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/muskel/mensch.png)
muscles: | Rectus Abdominis![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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auxiliary muscles: | Trapezius![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
required: | Doable Without Equipment And Weights |
optional: | Fitness Mat |
fitness level: | Normal |
exercise type: | Strength, Plyometrics, Cardio |
Variations available (23) |
![Starting Position Starting Position](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/plank_jumping_jacks1hd.png)
![Execution Execution](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/plank_jumping_jacks2hd.png)
Starting Position
- bring your body into the push-up position (easier) or into the plank (more difficult)
- place the forearms on the ground or a fitness mat
- the elbows are placed directly below the shoulders
- brace the body and stretch out the legs backwards
- the feet are together and on the tiptoes
- hold head and hip up in a line with the rest of the body
- look to the ground
Correct Execution
- keep the abs braced and spread the legs with a jumping move
- land on the toes
- your upper body is as stable as possible
- pause shortly in the final position and jump back
- do this repeatedly