Star Jump

What it is

This is an explosive bodyweight exercise that builds power and coordination. You start in a half squat, then jump explosively upward and outward before absorbing your landing. This movement primarily targets your quadriceps, engaging your calves, glutes, hamstrings, and shoulders.

Technique tips

• Focus on a controlled half squat before exploding upward.
• Extend your body fully at the peak of the jump, reaching wide.
• Land softly on the balls of your feet, rolling through to absorb impact.
• Engage your core and use your arms to aid your powerful ascent.
• Reset quickly for the next repetition, maintaining fluid motion.

How to track your progress

Log reps, and add the extra load if you wear a belt or a vest. Straddly counts your bodyweight in the estimated max, so added weight and extra reps both show up as progress, and new records are flagged during the session.