How to do a Star Jump
- Start in a quarter squat with your arms tucked in.
- Explode straight up, spreading your arms and legs out into a star shape.
- Reach the limbs wide at the top of the jump.
- Pull everything back in as you descend.
- Land softly with bent knees and immediately sink into the next crouch.
Keep in mind
- Crouch first, then explode into the star.
- Reach the arms and legs wide at the top.
- Land soft, straight back into the crouch.
- Extend fully at the top — that is what makes it a star rather than a hop.
Common mistakes
- Landing stiff-legged — bend on contact every single time.
- Only half-opening the star — reach wide, or the shoulders do nothing.
- Rushing the next rep — reset the crouch first.
Breathing
Breathe out on the jump, in as you crouch for the next one.
Take care
High impact with a wide landing — it needs space and a forgiving surface; swap to jumping jacks on concrete.
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