Cardio exercise · body weight
Star Jump (Male)
The star jump (male) is a bodyweight exercise that targets your heart and lungs, with the quadriceps, hamstrings and calves assisting.
- Target muscle
- Cardiovascular system
- Also works
- Quadriceps, hamstrings, calves
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Cardio
How to do the star jump (male)
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms by your sides.
- Bend your knees slightly and jump up explosively.
- As you jump, spread your legs and extend your arms out to the sides, forming a star shape with your body.
- Land softly on the balls of your feet with your knees slightly bent.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Work in intervals — for example 30–45 seconds on and 15–30 seconds off for 6–10 rounds — or keep a steady pace for 10–20 minutes.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is your heart and lungs. The quadriceps, hamstrings and calves work as secondary muscles. See all cardio exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
