How to Do Star Jump
Step-by-step instructions, muscles worked and workouts that use the star jump.
| Main muscles | Quads |
| Also works | Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Shoulders |
| Equipment | Body Only |
| Level | Beginner |
| Type | Plyometrics |
How to do it
- Begin in a relaxed stance with your feet shoulder width apart and hold your arms close to the body.
- To 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.
- As you land, bring your limbs back in and absorb your impact through the legs.
Form tips
- Start light and own the movement before adding weight.
- Control the lowering phase — don't drop into it.
- Keep breathing; exhale on the hardest part.
- Stop if you feel sharp pain (different from muscle burn).
Workouts with this exercise
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