This exercise targets: calves, hamstrings, quadriceps, glutes, abs and biceps
For this exercise, you will need: no equipment
Keeping your body in the same spot, jump up with both legs and tuck your knees in towards your chest. Include your arms in the movement.
Tips:
Move fluidly from one rep to the next.
The faster you perform tuck jumps, the more intense the work out for your cardiovascular health.
Be careful not to land on your heels but on the balls of your feet and use your whole foot to jump, not just your toes.
Keep your knees bent to absorb the impact of jumping.
Don't hold your breath.
Beginners: perform 1 set for 30 seconds
Intermediate level: perform 2 sets for 30 seconds; 1 minute pause between sets
Advanced level: perform 3 sets for 30 seconds; 1 minute pause between sets
For this exercise, you will need: no equipment
Keeping your body in the same spot, jump up with both legs and tuck your knees in towards your chest. Include your arms in the movement.
Tips:
Move fluidly from one rep to the next.
The faster you perform tuck jumps, the more intense the work out for your cardiovascular health.
Be careful not to land on your heels but on the balls of your feet and use your whole foot to jump, not just your toes.
Keep your knees bent to absorb the impact of jumping.
Don't hold your breath.
Beginners: perform 1 set for 30 seconds
Intermediate level: perform 2 sets for 30 seconds; 1 minute pause between sets
Advanced level: perform 3 sets for 30 seconds; 1 minute pause between sets