Cardio & conditioningBeginnerIsolation

Jumping Jacks

Classic jumping jacks for warm-ups and intervals.

Jumping Jacks: correct exercise technique

Benefits

  • Raises heart rate fast
  • No equipment

How to do it

  1. Land softly
  2. Arms all the way overhead
  3. Step instead of jump for low impact

Common mistakes

  • Landing heavily
  • Locked knees

Starting prescription

sets
3
Time
45 s
Rest
45 s

Safety and limitations

  • Ankle · Modify
    With a severe ankle limitation: lighter load, shorter range, stop if it hurts.
  • Knee · Modify
    With a severe knee limitation: lighter load, shorter range, stop if it hurts.

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