Kneeling Jump Squat

Kneeling Jump Squat — Start position
Start position
Kneeling Jump Squat — End position
End position
Region
Hip & Glute
Equipment
Barbell
Category
Olympic Weightlifting
Level
Expert
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • glutes
  • calves
  • hamstrings
  • quadriceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Begin kneeling on the floor with a barbell racked across the back of your shoulders, or you can use your body weight for this exercise. This can be done inside of a power rack to make unracking easier.

  2. Sit back with your hips until your glutes touch your feet, keeping your head and chest up.

  3. Explode up with your hips, generating enough power to land with your feet flat on the floor.

  4. Continue with the squat by driving through your heels and extending the knees to come to a standing position.

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