How do you do the Jumping Jack?

Stand tall with your feet together and your arms at your sides. Jump your feet out wide while sweeping your arms overhead together. Land softly, then jump back to feet together with your arms down. Repeat with small, quick hops.

What muscles does the Jumping Jack work?

Mainly the quads and glutes, with help from the hamstrings and calves.

What are common Jumping Jack mistakes?

Landing with straight knees. Jerky, uncontrolled landings. Rushing until form breaks down.

Jumping Jack: how to do it, form cues and muscles worked

How to do it

Stand tall with your feet together and your arms at your sides.
Jump your feet out wide while sweeping your arms overhead together.
Land softly, then jump back to feet together with your arms down.
Repeat with small, quick hops.

Key cues

Land soft, knees slightly bent
Arms sweep overhead together
Small, quick hops
Stay upright

Common mistakes

Landing with straight knees
Jerky, uncontrolled landings
Rushing until form breaks down

Muscles worked

Primary: Quads and glutes
Secondary: Hamstrings and calves

Equipment

None.

References

NASM: Jumping Jacks
Healthline: Jumping Jacks