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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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