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- Beginner
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- Primary muscles
- Shoulders Quadriceps
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- Bodyweight
Criss Cross Jump
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Criss Cross Jump is a bodyweight exercise targeting Quadriceps (Quadriceps Femoris), Hip Flexors (Iliopsoas), Shoulders (Deltoids).
How to perform it
- Begin by standing with your feet wide apart and your arms bent out to the sides at shoulder level and hands facing each other.
- Engage your quadriceps and perform a light jump, crossing your legs in mid-air while simultaneously crossing both arms in front of your chest.
- Land with your legs crossed and your arms in front of your chest.
- Immediately jump again to return to the starting position with your feet wide apart and your arms bent out to the sides at shoulder level and hands facing each other. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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