Loop-Band Jump-Squat
Jump-squats with a loop band build explosive power and strength. Feel the burn!
The Loop-Band Jump-Squat is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and core. You'll need: resistance bands.
Required Equipment
Loop-Band Jump-Squat Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Hamstrings; Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
Loop-Band Jump-Squat Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Loop-Band Jump-Squat
1. Place a looped resistance band just above your knees.
2. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes facing forward or slightly outward.
3. Begin by dropping into a squat position by bending your knees and sending your hips back, ensuring that your knees do not collapse inward and remain in line with your feet.
4. As you reach the bottom of the squat, with thighs parallel to the ground, maintain tension on the band throughout the movement.
5. From the squat position, explosively jump up into the air as high as you can, extending through your hips and legs. Swing your arms to help propel yourself upward.
6. Upon landing, softly reposition yourself back into the squat position, absorbing the impact with your legs.
7. Immediately prepare to perform the next squat jump, making sure to maintain continuous motion for each repetition.
8. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions and sets, resting as necessary between sets.
When performing this exercise, focus on controlled movements, maintaining good posture, and landing softly to minimize impact on your joints.
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Loop-Band Jump-Squat FAQs
What muscles does the Loop-Band Jump-Squat work?
The Loop-Band Jump-Squat mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and core. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Loop-Band Jump-Squat?
Resistance bands.
Is the Loop-Band Jump-Squat 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 Loop-Band Jump-Squat go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Loop-Band Jump-Squat variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Loop-Band Split-Squat, Band Squat, Band Cardio Seal Jack and Loop-Band Lateral & Squat Walk.
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