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Star Jump
The Star Jump is a full body exercise improving strength, agility, and cardiovascular health. It works all major muscle groups, combining jumping and extending limbs into a star shape, promoting power, endurance, and flexibility.
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Star Jump instructions
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1
Stand with your feet hip width apart and your arms by your sides.
2
Bend your knees and crouch into a squat position.
3
Explode upwards into a jump, spreading your legs apart and swinging your arms up and out to create a star shape with your body.
4
Land softly with your legs slightly apart and your arms by your sides, immediately crouching low into a squat again in preparation for the next jump.
5
Repeat the exercise, making sure to keep your movements smooth and controlled.
Stand with your feet hip width apart and your arms by your sides.
Bend your knees and crouch into a squat position.
Explode upwards into a jump, spreading your legs apart and swinging your arms up and out to create a star shape with your body.
Land softly with your legs slightly apart and your arms by your sides, immediately crouching low into a squat again in preparation for the next jump.
Repeat the exercise, making sure to keep your movements smooth and controlled.
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