Deep Breathe Flaps Plyo Squat
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
This exercise, often called 'Deep Breathe Flaps Plyo Squat,' combines elements of plyometric squats with arm movements to engage the upper body. It primarily aids in building lower body strength, enhancing cardiovascular endurance, and developing full-body coordination.
How to do it
- Start in a wide squat position with knees aligned over toes.
- Lower into a deep squat while maintaining an upright torso.
- Push through the heels to jump explosively upward, extending your arms overhead.
- Land softly back into the squat position, controlling the descent.
- Repeat the movement in a rhythmic flow, incorporating deep breaths.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Deltoid Anterior Hamstrings Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head