Form guide
How to Do Jumping Jacks
The classic full-body cardio move to spike your heart rate in seconds.
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- No Equipment
- Muscles worked
- Full Body
- Calves
Step by step
- 1Stand with feet together and arms at your sides.
- 2Jump feet out wide while raising your arms overhead.
- 3Jump back to the start and keep a steady rhythm.
Common mistakes
- Landing flat-footed and loud instead of on the balls of the feet.
- Letting the arms only reach shoulder height.
Alternatives
Put it to work
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