Semi Squat Jump (male)

Also known as: semi squat jump

Intermediate

Cardiovascular System

Body Weight

What Semi Squat Jump (male) really gives you is heart-rate control at real speed, driven by pure bodyweight leverage.

How to do Semi Squat Jump (male)

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Bend your knees and lower your body into a squat position.
Jump explosively, extending your hips and knees while swinging your arms for momentum.
Land softly on the balls of your feet and immediately go into the next repetition.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Semi Squat Jump (male) Sets and Reps by Goal

Strength

8 rounds of 30 seconds near-maximal with 90 seconds of easy movement. Extend the work interval by ten seconds a week.

Hypertrophy

6 rounds of 90 seconds hard with 60 seconds easy. Keep the easy portion genuinely easy so the hard part stays hard.

Endurance

25-35 minutes at a steady, repeatable pace. Track rounds completed at full quality, not total time on the clock.

Common Semi Squat Jump (male) Mistakes

Landing loudly and letting the joints absorb the impact

Land through the mid-foot with soft knees and keep the contact quiet.

Skipping the easy portion between hard efforts

Treat recovery as prescribed work so the next effort keeps its quality.

Easier and Harder Than Semi Squat Jump (male)

Easier progression

Short Stride Run

Harder progression

Bear Crawl

Swap Semi Squat Jump (male) For

Walking On Incline Treadmill

Walking On Stepmill

Jump Rope

Semi Squat Jump (male) — Frequently Asked Questions

How do you do the Semi Squat Jump (male)?

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees and lower your body into a squat position. Jump explosively, extending your hips and knees while swinging your arms for momentum. Use your bodyweight only and keep the movement controlled through the full range. The animated GIF above shows the complete rep at normal speed.

What muscles does the Semi Squat Jump (male) work?

The Semi Squat Jump (male) primarily targets the cardiovascular system. It is classified as a cardio exercise and is performed with your bodyweight only.

How many sets and reps of the Semi Squat Jump (male) should I do?

For muscle growth: 6 rounds of 90 seconds hard with 60 seconds easy. Keep the easy portion genuinely easy so the hard part stays hard. Adjust the load rather than the rep target if form breaks down before the final rep.

Is the Semi Squat Jump (male) good for beginners?

It is an intermediate movement. You will get more out of it once you can already perform the basic cardio patterns with controlled form. Beginners can still use it with light load and close attention to technique.

What can I do instead of the Semi Squat Jump (male)?

Try the Walking On Incline Treadmill, Walking On Stepmill or the Jump Rope. Each trains the cardiovascular system with a similar movement pattern, so you can swap based on the equipment you have available.

Is the Semi Squat Jump (male) the same as the semi squat jump?

Yes. The Semi Squat Jump (male) is also commonly called the semi squat jump. Different gyms and training programs label it differently, but "semi squat jump" refer to this same movement.