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Visual demonstration of the Star Jump exercise

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Difficulty
Beginner
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Biceps Glutes Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
Shoulders Abs Obliques Calves
Equipment
Bodyweight
Exercise guide

Star Jump

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Star Jump is a bodyweight exercise targeting Quadriceps (Quadriceps Femoris), Hamstrings (Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus.

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How to perform it

  1. Stand with your feet together and your arms by your sides, maintaining an upright posture.
  2. Bend your knees slightly and lower into a half-squat position to prepare for the jump.
  3. Explosively jump upwards, spreading your legs out to the sides and extending your arms overhead to form a star shape in mid-air.
  4. Land softly with your feet together and your arms by your sides, immediately bending your knees to absorb the impact. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026

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