Jumping Jacks exercise form

Jumping Jacks

πŸ”₯ Fat-Burning Cardio Β· updated September 2026

⏱ 45 secπŸ” 3 setsπŸ“Ά beginner

Targets: full-body warm-up and calorie burn

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with feet together, arms at your sides.
  2. 2Jump the feet wide while sweeping the arms overhead.
  3. 3Jump back to the start position.
  4. 4Keep a smooth continuous rhythm.

Form tips

  • β€’ Land softly with knees slightly bent
  • β€’ Full arm sweep β€” lazy arms halve the burn
  • β€’ Low-impact: step side to side instead of jumping

Common mistakes

  • β€’ Stiff-leg landings
  • β€’ Half-raising the arms
  • β€’ Holding breath

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