backward jump

A upper legs exercise targeting the quads, performed with body weight.

backward jump demonstration
backward jump — demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Quads

Secondary muscles

Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves

How to do backward jump

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. Bend your knees slightly and jump backwards, pushing off with both feet.

  3. Land softly on the balls of your feet, bending your knees to absorb the impact.

  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Quads

Secondary

HamstringsGlutesCalves

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