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Cardio · Intermediate

Criss Cross Jack

Rhythmic jumping-jack variation that alternates crossed arms and legs between soft, balanced landings.

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Exercise overview

Training details

CardioFull Body

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

3 × 30 sec

Rest

30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand tall with the feet together and arms relaxed.
  2. 02Jump the feet apart while the arms open to the sides.
  3. 03Jump again and cross one foot in front of the other while the arms cross in front of the chest.
  4. 04Reopen on the next jump, then alternate which foot and arm cross in front.
  5. 05Continue with quiet landings and stop if rhythm or knee alignment is lost.

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