How to do Jumping Jacks
StandingFlowing movementBeginner
Jumping Jacks is a standing flowing stretch for your calves, upper back and shoulders.
Step by step
- 1Stand with your feet together and arms at your sides.
- 2Jump your feet out to the sides while raising your arms overhead.
- 3Quickly return to the starting position, bringing your feet together and lowering your arms.
- 4Repeat smoothly.
What you should feel
Land softly, on the balls of your feet.
Form tips
- Maintain a slight bend in your knees. Land softly on the balls of your feet to reduce impact.
- Keep breathing… steady and even.
- Any pace that feels right is the right pace.
Make it easier
For a gentler version, step one foot out at a time instead of jumping.
Coming out of it
Let the rhythm slow down… and come to stillness, feet together.
Muscles it works
Move slowly and stop if anything hurts. This is general guidance, not medical advice; check with a professional if you're injured or recovering.
Do Jumping Jacks with a coach
In BendEase, a voice coach talks you into Jumping Jacks, cues you through the hold, while the guided video shows you exactly how. It's built into routines for your calves and upper back.
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