Jumping Pop Squat
Torch calories and build explosive power with Jumping Pop Squats. This high-intensity move combines cardio and strength to tone your lower body and boost your heart rate in one fluid motion.
The Jumping Pop Squat is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads, glutes & hips, calves / shins and hamstrings. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Jumping Pop Squat Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus); Upper Calf (gastrocnemius); Hamstrings
How to do the Jumping Pop Squat
Setup
Stand with your feet together and hands held in front of your chest.
Movement
Explosively jump your feet outward to a wide squat position, landing with your toes pointing slightly outward.
Immediately lower your hips into a deep squat, keeping your chest up and core engaged.
Quickly jump off the ground, bringing your feet back together to the starting position.
Land softly on the balls of your feet and maintain a continuous, rhythmic pace.
Jumping Pop Squat FAQs
What muscles does the Jumping Pop Squat work?
The Jumping Pop Squat mainly works the quads, glutes & hips, calves / shins and hamstrings. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris, gluteus maximus, gastrocnemius and hamstrings.
What equipment do you need for the Jumping Pop Squat?
None. The Jumping Pop Squat is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Jumping Pop Squat a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
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