Jump Squat
Muscles: Quads, Glutes, Calves, Core
Form tips
- Descend to a quarter-to-half squat with a fast eccentric
- Explode upward as forcefully as possible
- Extend ankles, knees, and hips fully at the top
- Land softly on the balls of the feet, absorb through the knees
Common mistakes
- Squatting too deep before jumping — reduces power output
- Landing stiff-legged — high injury risk
- Losing balance on landing