Squat to Jumping-Jack

Squat-to-Jumping Jack (Plyometrics) Instructions

1. Starting Position:
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your arms at your sides or place them in front of your chest in a prayer position.

2. Squat:
- Lower your body into a squat by bending your knees and pushing your hips back as if sitting in a chair.
- Ensure your knees do not extend beyond your toes.
- Keep your chest lifted and your back straight.

3. Movement:
- Hold the squat position briefly (1-2 seconds).
- From the squat position, explosively jump up while thrusting your arms overhead.
- As you jump, straighten your legs and bring your feet together in mid-air.

4. Landing:
- Land softly on the balls of your feet, allowing your knees to bend slightly to absorb the impact.
- Immediately go back into the squat position.

5. Jumping Jack Transition:
- From the squat position, jump out to the sides, spreading your legs and arms to perform a jumping jack.
- Bring your arms down and legs together as you land, returning to the squat position.

6. Repetition:
- Repeat the squat-to-jumping jack movement for a set number of repetitions or a timed interval.

Tips:

- Maintain a steady breathing pattern throughout the exercise.
- Focus on form; keep your movements controlled and balanced.
- If you are a beginner, you may start with bodyweight squats and jumping jacks separately before combining them.