- Start position is standing with the feet shoulder width apart.
![](https://www.specialtyhealthwellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/squat-jump1-300x225.png)
- Lower into a squat with the knees aligned over the toes.
![](https://www.specialtyhealthwellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/squat-jump2-300x225.png)
- The heels should be on the floor with the back straight and the head upright, eyes looking forward.
![](https://www.specialtyhealthwellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/squat-jump3-300x225.png)
- Leap upwards out of the squat by swinging your arms behind you and extending through the hips, knees and ankles to jump as high as possible.
![](https://www.specialtyhealthwellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/squat-jump4-300x225.png)
- Use the motion of the arms swinging forward to carry the leap upwards. Land back into the squat position with the knees bent to absorb the impact.