Jumping Jack: muscles worked and form

Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Jumping Jack, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.

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Muscles worked

Main	Cardiovascular system
Also	Gastrocnemius, Deltoids

Setup

Any open floor; a warm-up staple.

How to do it well

Jump the feet out as the arms go up
Jump back in as the arms come down
Land softly on the balls of the feet

Common mistakes

Landing flat-footed
Letting the arms stay low

Free programs with Jumping Jack

Fat Loss: Full Body Circuits (3 day)

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.