gait · beginner
Jumping Jack
Also called: star jump, side-straddle hop
Coaching cues
- jump the feet wide as the arms sweep overhead
- land softly on the balls of your feet
- snap the feet back together under your hips
- ribs down, torso tall
Common mistakes
- landing stiff-legged with locked knees
- arms not clearing shoulder height
- knees caving in on the wide landing
Take care with: knee, ankle. Members who list these injuries never see this exercise in a program.
Easier: Step Jack
Harder: Skater Jumps, Jump Rope