Jumping Jacks
Technique guide
Set-up
- Stand tall with your feet together and your arms by your sides.
How to do it
- Jump your feet out wider than your shoulders while raising your arms overhead.
- Jump your feet back together as your arms come down to your sides.
- Repeat at a steady rhythm for the prescribed time.
Coaching cues
- Stay light on the balls of your feet.
- Keep a slight bend in your knees as you land.
Common mistakes
- Landing flat-footed and heavy.
- Only raising the arms halfway.
Safety
- For a low-impact version, step one foot out at a time instead of jumping.
Reviewed by Anthony Markson on 2026-11-01
This is general fitness information, not medical advice. If you have pain or an injury, see a doctor or physiotherapist before training.
Alternatives
Easier and harder versions of this movement, and the same movement with other equipment.
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