How to stabilize your core with plyometric jump squats

Learn how to do plyometric jump squats. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life.

Benefits
Plyometric jump squats give many of the same benefits of standard squats—full-body strength training, core stabilization, and tendon and ligaments strengthening—plus the added benefits of balance, coordination, and explosive power training. Build your explosive power and you'll be able to sprint faster, jump higher, and perform better in all athletic endeavors that require quick, explosive motion.

Starting Position
Stand on the floor with your arms up at the sides of your head with elbows bent, your hands gently cupping the sides of your head, and your feet shoulder-width apart. Position your feet so that your toes are pointed straight ahead.

Exercise
1. From the starting position, slowly lower down to a fully squatted position, pulling your weight down through your leg muscles as you descend. Keep your weight back on your heels as you go down. Push your chest out very slightly in front of you to counterbalance the heavy load on your heels.
2. When you have reached the depth of the squat, reverse motion and jump up into the air as high as you possibly can.
3. When you land from your jump, go immediately into your next squat.