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Jumping Jacks

beginner Cardio

Classic calisthenic cardio exercise for warm-up or conditioning.

Primary Muscles

Quadriceps Calves

Secondary Muscles

Core Shoulders

Instructions

Jump feet apart while raising arms overhead, jump back together simultaneously.

Common Mistakes

Arm timing off, not fully extending overhead, landing with stiff knees.

Variations

  • Cross Jumping Jacks
  • Squat Jacks
  • Plyo Jacks