Exercise 124

Traditional Jumping Jack

Aerobic arm-and-leg movement that develops the core, shoulders, legs, cardiovascular conditioning, and coordination.

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How to perform it

  1. Stand with your spine upright, abs engaged, and feet together or slightly apart.
  2. Begin with your arms extended at your sides.
  3. Jump and move your legs out to the sides.
  4. At the same time, raise your arms out to the sides and overhead.
  5. Jump again to return to the starting position, bringing your legs together and lowering your arms in coordination.
  6. Keep your torso stable and your knees slightly bent throughout the set to absorb impact more effectively.
  7. Land lightly on your feet, avoiding hard impact on each repetition.
  8. Breathe continuously and maintain a steady breathing rhythm throughout the exercise.

What you should feel

Work in the legs, shoulders, arms, and core, with an increase in heart rate. Continuous aerobic effort, without pain in the knees, ankles, shoulders, or lower back.

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Exercise questions

How do you perform Traditional Jumping Jack?

Stand with your spine upright, abs engaged, and feet together or slightly apart. Begin with your arms extended at your sides. Jump and move your legs out to the sides. At the same time, raise your arms out to the sides and overhead. Jump again to return to the starting position, bringing your legs together and lowering your arms in coordination. Keep your torso stable and your knees slightly bent throughout the set to absorb impact more effectively. Land lightly on your feet, avoiding hard impact on each repetition. Breathe continuously and maintain a steady breathing rhythm throughout the exercise.

What does Traditional Jumping Jack work?

Aerobic arm-and-leg movement that develops the core, shoulders, legs, cardiovascular conditioning, and coordination.

What should you feel during Traditional Jumping Jack?

Work in the legs, shoulders, arms, and core, with an increase in heart rate. Continuous aerobic effort, without pain in the knees, ankles, shoulders, or lower back.

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