# Star Jump

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/star-jump

Also known as: Starfish Jump, Star Jumps, Starfish Jumps, Star Jacks, Star Jack

Body region: Legs, Shoulders, Glutes

## Muscles

- Main: Deltoid, Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius
- Helps: Trapezius, Adductor Magnus, Gastrocnemius, Soleus
- Holds: Erector Spinae, Rectus Abdominis

## Technique

1. Stand with the feet together and the hands at your sides.
2. Squat down a little, then jump explosively and spread the arms and legs wide in the air like a star.
3. Bring the arms and legs back in before landing.
4. Land softly on the balls of the feet with the knees bent.
5. Go straight into the next jump.

### Cues

- Jump as high as you can and make a big star.
- Land with soft knees.
- Keep the chest up.

### Common mistakes

- Landing with stiff knees.
- Landing with the feet wide.
- Not using the arms for height.

## Alternatives

- [Jumping Jack](https://heatsy.app/ex/jumping-jack)
- [Jump Squat](https://heatsy.app/ex/jump-squat)
- [Tuck Jump](https://heatsy.app/ex/tuck-jump)