The Bodyweight Workout Routine- What is a Jump Squat?

Jump squats. What are they?

A jump squat is a squat where you jump as you come out of your squat. These are known as plyometric exercises for athletes who need explosive power or a higher vertical jump.

Plyometrics work by stretching out the muscle before the contraction. When you jump, your muscles are contracting rapidly to send you up into the air. When you squat before hand, you stretch those muscles out all the way, so they have farther to contract when you let them go.

They make an excellent addition to any bodyweight workout routine.

Here's a video showing how jump squats are done:

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