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Instructions and effects for the Jumping Jacks exercise

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Muscles Used

Adductor Magnus
Biceps Femoris
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Gastrocnemius
Gluteus Maximus
Gluteus Medius
Peroneus Brevis
Peroneus Longus
Plantaris
Rectus Abdominis
Rectus Femoris
Semimembranosus
Semitendinosus
And Others...

Muscles Used

Adductor Magnus
Biceps Femoris
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Gastrocnemius
Gluteus Maximus
Gluteus Medius
Peroneus Brevis
Peroneus Longus
Plantaris
Rectus Abdominis
Rectus Femoris
Semimembranosus
Semitendinosus
And Others...

jumping jacks

Instructions

Movement: Simply jump up and outwards extending your arms and legs to your sides, touching your hands overhead and quickly reversing the movement. Land on your toes and perform rhythmically.

Training Impact

Muscle Roles in jumping jacks

Movement in Sagittal Plane