A Basic Bodyweight Cardio Move – 15 Jumping Jack Variations

A Basic Bodyweight Cardio Move – 15 Jumping Jack Variations

The Jumping Jack is one of those basic bodyweight gym class moves that many of us forget about in search of the new best thing to help us burn fat and get our sweat on at home.

We skip the Jumping Jack in favor of soul crushing Burpees or Squat Jumps or some other move we feel like is more likely to make us feel gnarly and want to barf.

But Jumping Jacks can be a great move to include in our workout routines, even simply as active rest. Plus there are a ton of fun Jumping Jack Variations you can do if you are bored with the basic gym class variation!

Below are 15 Jumping Jack Variations as well as a regression for anyone who needs a lower impact move.

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