Squat Jump

Squatting with the arms swung back and jumping straight up with the arms overhead, a plyometric move for the legs.

Body part

Legs

Equipment

Bodyweight

Category

Plyometrics

Pattern

Jump

Mainly works

Quadriceps and glutes

Also

Calves and hamstrings

Cues

1. Squat, arms back
2. Jump straight up
3. Land softly