Rogue athlete Arielle Loewen demonstrates proper form for a jump squat in this quick and simple movement demo from Rogue HQ. A jump squat is a variation of air squat, where the athlete explosively jumps vertically at the top of the squat, then lands and immediately transitions into the next rep. It combines strength (from the squat) with power and speed (from the jump). This plyometric movement (develops speed and force production) is often used by power athletes including sprinters and olympic lifters. Benefits - Power Development: Builds explosive hip, quad, and glute drive — useful for Olympic lifting, sprinting, and jumping sports. - Strength-Endurance: Adds intensity to bodyweight squats without load, and can therefore be used to develop leg stamina - Improves coordination, agility, and balance, learning how and when to powerfully extend the legs and hips - Requires no equipment. Set Up - Feet at approximately shoulder width - Toes slightly turned out - ensure knees stay inli...