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Basketball Shot Jump
The Basketball Shot Jump is a bodyweight exercise that targets the quads, with the calves assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Quads
- Also works
- Calves
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Body part
- Upper legs
Step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold an imaginary basketball.
- Bend your knees slightly and engage your core.
- Jump upward explosively, extending your arms as if shooting the ball.
- Focus on fully extending your legs and arms at the peak of the jump.
- Land softly with your knees slightly bent to absorb impact.
- Reset your position and prepare for the next jump.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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