Jumping jacks
- Basic
- Bodyweight
Land softly on the balls of your feet
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Calves
- Secondary:
- Core, Shoulders
How to do it
- Stand with your feet together and arms by your sides.
- Jump your feet apart while raising your arms overhead.
- Jump back to the start and keep a steady rhythm.
Common mistakes
- Landing with locked knees.
- Only raising the arms to shoulder height.
Tips
- A warm-up classic: 1-2 min and the body is ready.
- Land on the balls of your feet and absorb with the knee.