Wide Stance Jump Squat to Narrow Stance Jump Squat

GlutesBody WeightIntermediate

Perform a wide stance jump squat followed by a narrow stance jump squat to enhance lower body strength and explosiveness.

  1. Start in a wide stance with feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Lower into a squat, then jump explosively upward.
  3. Land softly and immediately transition to a narrow stance.
  4. Perform a jump squat in the narrow stance.
  5. Repeat the sequence for the desired number of repetitions.

How to perform the Wide Stance Jump Squat to Narrow Stance Jump Squat

  1. Set up. Set up in a stable, balanced starting position appropriate for the Wide Stance Jump Squat to Narrow Stance Jump Squat using your body weight.
  2. Brace and execute. Brace your core, control the descent, and move through a full pain-free range of motion while emphasizing your glutes.
  3. Reset. Reverse the movement under control and reset between repetitions, keeping your form crisp on every rep.

Coaching cues

  • Move with intent — every rep should feel deliberate, not rushed.
  • Drive force through your glutes rather than momentum.
  • Keep your breathing steady: exhale on the hard part, inhale on the reset.

Common mistakes

  • Using too much weight and losing positional control.
  • Cutting the range of motion short and missing the target muscle.
  • Letting your spine round or hyperextend instead of staying neutral.

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