How To Do a Jumping Jack

  • December 17, 2007
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This elementary school phys-ed standby deserves a spot in any workout warmup.

You Will Need

  • Comfortable workout clothes
  • Athletic shoes
How To Do a Jumping Jack: Stand in position

Step 1: Stand in position

Stand upright with your feet together and your arms by your sides.

How To Do a Jumping Jack: Move feet out, arms overhead

Step 2: Move feet out, arms overhead

In one jumping motion, move your feet out to the sides until they’re approximately shoulder width apart. At the same time, arc you arms overhead until your hands touch.

How To Do a Jumping Jack: Jump back

Step 3: Jump back

As soon as your feet hit the floor and your hands touch (in unison), jump back to your starting position by bringing your feet together and arcing your hands to your sides.

To speed up your jumping jacks, stay on your toes throughout the jumps.

How To Do a Jumping Jack: Find rhythm

Step 4: Find rhythm

Find a rhythm that you can sustain for 25 to 50 jumps.

Jack LaLanne popularized the jumping jack in America, but history suggests the inventor was another Jack: John “Black Jack” Pershing, a tactical officer from West Point in World War I.

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Comments (2)

smoothness27

i love the slow motion. very macho hahahah

over 4 years ago by smoothness27

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ALLURE509

Geez, it's been a while doing jumping jacks, but after watching this video, I can do them with ease!!! Your the BESTEST!!! :o)

over 3 years ago by ALLURE509

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