Legs·Bodyweight·Compound

Star Jump

Quads · Bodyweight

Beginner

Body Part

Legs

Equipment

Bodyweight

Level

Beginner

Type

Compound

Force

Push

The Star Jump is a beginner bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Quads.

Muscles Worked

Quads primaryCalves secondaryGlutes secondaryHamstrings secondaryShoulders secondary

How to Do the Star Jump

  1. 1Begin in a relaxed stance with your feet shoulder width apart and hold your arms close to the body.
  2. 2To initiate the move, squat down halfway and explode back up as high as possible. Fully extend your entire body, spreading your legs and arms away from the body.
  3. 3As you land, bring your limbs back in and absorb your impact through the legs.

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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.

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