Backward Jump
- Body part
- Upper legs
- Target muscles
- Primary muscles
- Secondary muscles
- Equipment
- No equipment — bodyweight
- Sports fields
How to perform it
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees slightly and jump backwards, pushing off with both feet. Land softly on the balls of your feet, bending your knees to absorb the impact. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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