DB Jump Squat
DB Jump Squat
Body Position:
- Stand straight, holding dumbbells in both hands, straighten arms so that dumbbells are outside the legs
- Bend knees to 90˚, lean back and flex hips until upper body is horizontal to the ground
- Keep back straight by keeping the head up, pushing chest out and shoulder blades up
- Now, keep the weight on the heels, push explosively vertical through the heels by extending hips forward, landing again in neutral position
Pre-Requisite Exercises
Targeted Muscles
- Quadriceps
- Hamstring
- Gluteals
- Calves
Stance & Grip
- Neutral stance, feet are parallel and shoulder-width apart
- Arms are outside the legs, grabbing the bar, palms facing down
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- http://www.fit-2-hit.com - Blog on Athletic Conditioning & Health
- http://www.conditioning-coach.com - Tennis & Conditioning Coach
Positions:
Common Errors:
The weight is placed on the toes.
The upper body remains convexly curved.
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