180 / Twisting Jump Squats
- Begin standing tall with a tight core. Your chest will be up and your gaze will be straight ahead. Bend at the knees and drive your hips back as you lower yourself into a squat position.
- Launch yourself up while simultaneously twisting to the other side. Your body will perform a 180 degree turn in midair.
- Land with bent knees and immediately go right into another jump squat, turning to the starting position. Repeat this alternating pattern.
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180 / twisting jump squats is a at-home exercise that targets calves and hamstrings and quadriceps and also works abs and glutes & hip flexors. Use the illustration and instructions above to learn how to perform this exercise with proper form. Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Powerbag / sandbag lunges, barbell hack squats and cardio – road bike / cycling / riding. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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