Demo & instructions
Star Jump
Also known as: Starburst Jump, Explosive Jumping Jack
Instructions
From a low crouch you jump up and fling the arms and legs out wide into a star shape, then land back in the crouch. It is a jumping jack with a squat and a real jump attached.
- Movement
- Squat
- Type
- Compound
- Level
- Beginner
- Typical range
- 6–20 reps
Setup
- 1Stand with the feet together and crouch into a quarter squat with the arms crossed in front.
- 2Make sure there is room to spread the arms and legs wide.
Execution
- 1Jump up explosively, spreading the arms and legs wide at the top.
- 2Bring the limbs back in before landing.
- 3Land softly with the feet together and sink straight back into the crouch.
- 4
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Strength
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