Dealing with shoulder pain or looking to test your power?
These jumping jack variations will give you what you want and need from the cardio exercise.
So check your ego at that door and ensure every workout meets you where you’re at today.
Photography by Jena Cumbo.
They really target everything your legs, arms, core, she says.
Your whole body’s working together.
In turn, youre able to work harder without feeling as winded, asShapepreviously reported.
How to Do a Jumping Jack
A.
Stand with feet hip-width apart, arms hanging at sides.
B.Quickly jump both feet out to sides until wider than shoulder-width apart.
Simultaneously, raise both arms out to the side and over head, palms facing forward.
Repeat on the opposite side.
C.Quickly reverse the movement of legs and arms and land softly in a partial squat.
Actively push away from the floor and maintain a straight line from head to heels.
This is the starting position.
C.Hop feet out wider than hip-width apart without allowing butt to pop up above height of shoulders.
Then, quickly hop feet back to center.
Specifically, youll light up yourquads and glutes, she says.
As feet touch the ground, bend knees slightly to lower butt into a half squat.
C.Quickly jump both feet in to center and bend knees slightly to return to the starting position.
Jumping Jack Variation for Shoulder Pain: Half-Jack
Dealing with shoulder pain orlimited mobility?
Try the half-jack variation, which involves raising your arms just to shoulder height, says Goodtree.
B.Quickly jump both feet out to sides until wider than shoulder-width apart.
Simultaneously, raise both arms out and up in front of body until aligned with shoulders.
D.Then, quickly step right foot forward while rotating body to face the left.
Simultaneously, punch right arm out to right side.
Keep gaze locked on punching hand.
E.Step right foot back to center, rotate body to face forward, and lower arms back to sides.
Credits
Photography and artJena Cumbo
Model and fitness expertJill Goodtree
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