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Jump Squat

An explosive progression of the bodyweight squat that builds two-leg power.

Simple exercise diagram for Jump Squat.
Explosive & Plyometric exercise pattern

How to perform it

  1. Start in a squat stance, feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Lower into a quarter-to-half squat.
  3. Explode upward into a jump, extending fully.
  4. Land softly with bent knees and reset.

Coaching cues

Sets and reps

3 sets of 5–6

Where you'll see this exercise

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