Barbell Jump Squat
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The barbell jump squat is a dynamic exercise designed to improve power and explosiveness in the lower body. It combines a traditional squat with an explosive jump, providing a strong cardiovascular component while engaging multiple muscle groups.
How to do it
- Begin standing with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back.
- Lower into a squat by bending your knees and hips, keeping your chest up.
- Explosively drive upwards through your heels, jumping off the ground.
- Land softly, absorbing the impact by bending your knees.
- Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Erector Spinae Gastrocnemius Hamstrings
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