Froggy Jump
The Froggy Jump is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings, calves / shins and core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Froggy Jump Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Hamstrings; Upper Calf (gastrocnemius); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
How to do the Froggy Jump
Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your toes turned out slightly.
Lower your hips down into a deep squat position, bringing your hands down between your knees toward the floor.
Explode upward through your legs, jumping straight into the air while reaching your arms overhead.
Land softly on the balls of your feet, immediately absorbing the impact by bending your knees back into the deep squat position.
Keep your chest up and your core engaged throughout the entire movement.
Froggy Jump FAQs
What muscles does the Froggy Jump work?
The Froggy Jump mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings, calves / shins and core. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Froggy Jump?
None. The Froggy Jump is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Froggy Jump a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Froggy Jump go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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