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barbell jump squat

barbell jump squat is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back.

Step 2. Lower your body into a squat position by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.

Step 3. Once you reach the bottom of the squat, explode upwards by jumping off the ground.

Step 4. As you jump, extend your hips, knees, and ankles, pushing through your toes.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

glutes

Secondary muscles

quadricepshamstringscalves

Primary body parts

thighsglutes

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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