Side-to-Side Bench Jumps

General And Specifics

• you may know this from school times, it is a great way to burn calories and to activate the cardiovascular system

Starting Position

• stand on one side of the bench
• feet together
• encompass the cushion with both hands, the arms are almost fully stretched
• the shoulders are directly above the hands

Correct Execution

• jump from one to the other side of the bench, the legs are bent
• soft-land with bent knees and the feet as close as possible
• push yourself off the ground and jump back
• the hands do not move
• try to keep the back straight
• do several jumps without interruption

tip for the workout

• use weight cuffs to make the exercise a lot more difficult