This exercise involves starting in a plank position and then bringing one knee towards the opposite elbow while simultaneously lowering the body towards the ground. The movement resembles a grasshopper jumping, hence the name. It targets the core, chest, and shoulders.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens the chest, shoulders, triceps, and core muscles
- Improves upper body and core stability
- Increases overall body control and coordination
- Engages the glutes and legs for added lower body activation
- Can be modified for different fitness levels and goals
- Provides a challenging and dynamic full body workout
How to perform
- Start in a plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your feet hip-width apart.
- Bend your elbows and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your core engaged and your back straight.
- As you push back up, jump your feet towards your hands and land in a squat position.
- Jump back to the starting plank position and repeat for the desired number of reps.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Chest
Primary
Shoulder
Primary
Triceps
Primary
Glutes
Primary
Abs
Primary
Lower Back
Primary