Jump Squat

Danish: Squathop

Movement pattern

Ballistic, Squat

Equipment

Bodyweight

Main muscles

Gluteus maximus, Rectus femoris, Vastus intermedius, Vastus lateralis, Vastus medialis

Also works

Biceps femoris (long head), Gastrocnemius, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus, Soleus

Stabilisers

External abdominal oblique, Internal abdominal oblique, Rectus abdominis, Transversus abdominis

Muscle groups

Glutes, Quadriceps

Level

Intermediate

Type

Compound, push

Load

Bodyweight

Logged as

Reps

Joint load

Knee: high

Related exercises

Belongs to: Bodyweight Squat

Alternatives: Box Jump, Barbell Front Squat, Dumbbell Goblet Squat, Overhead Squat, Pistol Squat, Wall Sit

Variation of: Bodyweight Squat

Harder version of: Bodyweight Squat

Easier version of: Box Jump

Opposing movement: Bodyweight Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift, Flutter Kick, High Knees, Lying Leg Raise, Mountain Climber, Sit-Up, Sprint, V-Up

Other names

German: Tiefe Hocksprünge

Liftosaur: Jump Squat, Bodyweight · wger: Squat Jumps

Also called: Countermovement Jump, Frog Jump, Jump Squats, Squat Jump, Squat Jumps

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