Hips & Buttocks, Hyperstrike Exercise Videos, Legs

Jumping lunge

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Muscle Groups
  • Hips & Buttocks
  • Legs
Purposes
  • Increases power in hips and legs.

Overview

The jumping lunge exercise is a challenging and fun way to strengthen and condition the lower body. Jumping lunges increase the power in the legs and hips. Jumping lunges are a plyometric (explosive) exercise that requires a base level of conditioning to perform safely. No equipment is needed to perform jumping lunges.

Description

  • Start with your feet staggered 16 to 20 inches apart, hands held up in front of you.
  • Jump up and quickly swith foot position.
  • When you land, absorb right into a lunge by bending your knees.
  • Jump back up and immediately switch foot position.
  • Continue for a specified number of repetitions or time.

Mistakes

  • Front foot and knee not pointing straight.
  • Feet not staggered enough forward and back.