Exercise library
Quads
Jump Squat
No equipment needed
- Primary muscle
- Quads
- Also works
- Glutes, Calves
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement pattern
- Squat
- Role in a program
- Primary
How to do it
Drop into a quarter-to-parallel squat, then explode upward extending the hips, knees, and ankles. Land softly on the mid-foot and immediately absorb into the next repetition.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the quads — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
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- Bodyweight Walking LungeBodyweightSquat
- Bulgarian Split SquatBodyweightSquat
- Pistol SquatBodyweightSquat
- Sissy SquatBodyweightSquat
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the quads: