---
title: "Basketball Shot Jump"
description: "Start in a squat position with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands mimicking holding a basketball."
locale: en
slug: basketball-shot-jump
url: "https://hi.fitness/exercises/basketball-shot-jump"
primaryMuscle: "Quads"
secondaryMuscles: ["Calves","Glutes","Hamstrings"]
equipment: ["Bodyweight"]
category: "Conditioning"
format: "Reps"
video: "https://hi.fitness/exercise-media/public/video/b38a4a2d-basketball-shot-jump.mp4"
updatedAt: 2026-09-14T20:59:32+00:00
---
# Basketball Shot Jump

Start in a squat position with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands mimicking holding a basketball.

## How to do it

1. Start in a squat position with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands mimicking holding a basketball.
2. Thrust upwards explosively from the squat position to jump, extending your legs and arms as if shooting a basketball.
3. Land softly with your feet flat on the floor, bending your knees to absorb the impact.
4. Return to the squat position and repeat the movement.

## Form tips

- Maintain a consistent squat depth to ensure proper form and muscle engagement throughout the exercise.
- Focus on using your legs to generate power for the jump, not just your arms.
- Keep your movements controlled to prevent injury and maximize muscle activation.

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