Squat Jumps
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Work It at Home: Just You and a Deck of Cards
Mixing up your fitness routine keeps boredom at bay, and I have a total body workout that is all about variety. This at-home workout will have you sweating in no time and it's always challenging. All you need to get started is a deck of cards, so dig yours out of the junk drawer and get your move on.
No Equipment Necessary: Squat Jumps
Some of the best exercises are those that can be done without the need for any extra equipment and by simply using your own body weight. Regular squats are great, but Squat Jumps offer a new take on the old squat — one that you're definitely going to feel in your quads:
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, arms at sides.
- Start by doing a regular squat and then jump up as explosively as you can when you rise up reaching for the ceiling.
- When you land, lower your body back into the squat position to complete one rep.
- Do two sets of 10 reps. Fit's Tips: Use your whole foot to jump, not just your toes.
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