Star Jump
rating: | Ø 4.23 through 13 votes |
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rate it! | |
required: | Nothing |
optional: | Dumbbells (2), Weight Cuffs |
level: | Normal |
type: | Strength, Plyometrics, Cardio |
Variations available (6) |
General And Specifics
- this is a great exercise for your endurance and to lose weight
- it trains the jumping power and activates the cardiovascular system
Starting Position
- stand upright
- the feet are together, the knees bent a bit
- the arms hang down at the sides of your body
Correct Execution
- bend the knees, until the thighs are parallel to the ground
- push the butt to the back a little
- touch the sides of your feet with the hands
- stretch the legs and push yourself off the ground as much as possible
- jump as high as you can
- guide the arms up in a bow while you jump, the legs move to the sides
- at the highest point, your body is similar to the shape of a star
- while coming down, you bring back the hands and legs to the starting position
- land softly on the balls of the feet, the knees are slightly bent, this absorbs the energy of the jump
- go on to the next jump immediately, do several reps
tip for the workout
- to impede the exercise, use light weight cuffs or weights in your hands (water bottles or dumbbells)