Once you've mastered the beginner exercise below, step it up a notch with this advanced move from CJ Hammond, a certified personal trainer for RSP Nutrition and owner of sports performance gym Fit Legend. Take a traditional resistance band and loop it underneath your armpits, holding on to the band in the front like a backpack. The handles of the band should be attached to a squat rack or other high anchor point above your head. Move back from the anchor point until there is tension in the band and jump as high as you can, landing in a controlled squat position. Use the band for assistance to make this exercise more explosive and work muscles more efficiently.
- Place a loop resistance band above the knees around your thighs. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Do a squat and engage your core as you jump up.
- As you land, lower back into a squat, making sure your feet land gently, both flat on the ground.
- Perform 10 reps for one complete circuit. Repeat the circuit three times.
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