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There is a common misconception that including complex exercises in your workout routine is the only way to stay healthy and fit. On the contrary, your fitness is not determined by the complexity of the exercise you choose to do.
You don’t necessarily have to sprain your back to get back in shape. Sometimes even the simplest exercise that is mostly overlooked can help to relax your muscles and make them more flexible. One such underrated exercise is frog jump.
To do this exercise, all you need to do is jump like a frog on all your fours. It may sound weird, but trust us this exercise is quite effective.
What is a jumping frog exercise?
In this exercise, you have to jump like a frog and exert maximum pressure on your lower body. It is a no-equipment exercise that you can even do from the comfort of your home. This one exercise can help you burn maximum calories within a couple of minutes. Moreover, it is also good for your heart health.
The benefits
The frog jump is a type of plyometric exercise, in which mainly your quads, glutes, hip flexors are involved. This particular exercise conditions the wrists, ankles, knees, hips, and ligaments within the joints. It also opens your hips, ankles and strengthens your legs and lower back muscles. Frog hops or crawls relax your spine and help to get rid of the lower back pain troubles as well.
The right way to do it
Step 1: Stand straight on the ground with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Step 2: Go down in a squat pose (as deep as you feel comfortable). Your toes should be turned outwards. Try to touch the ground with your hands if possible.
Step 3: Take a small leap forward (like a frog) and land on your toes in a squat pose.
Step 4: Again leap forward in the same way. Keep moving forward and take as many steps as you can.
Things to remember
To reap maximum health benefits from this exercise there are a few things you should be careful about:
-Do not forget to breathe in when you are in the squat pose.
-Exhale when you jump or take a leap forward.
– Try not to land on your heel as it may hurt your ankle.
How to make it more challenging
You can make this exercise more challenging by adding an exercise ball. You can hold a barbell or a dumbbell in your hands while performing frog hops exercise. You can also try to jump as high as possible, but try not to hurt your ankle.
The bottom line
If you are suffering from joint pain or other bones related issues, do not attempt this exercise. People above the age of 50 should also avoid frog hops.
There is a common misconception that including complex exercises in your workout routine is the only way to stay healthy and fit. On the contrary, your fitness is not determined by the complexity of the exercise you choose to do.
You don’t necessarily have to sprain your back to get back in shape. Sometimes even the simplest exercise that is mostly overlooked can help to relax your muscles and make them more flexible. One such underrated exercise is frog jump.
To do this exercise, all you need to do is jump like a frog on all your fours. It may sound weird, but trust us this exercise is quite effective.
What is a jumping frog exercise?
In this exercise, you have to jump like a frog and exert maximum pressure on your lower body. It is a no-equipment exercise that you can even do from the comfort of your home. This one exercise can help you burn maximum calories within a couple of minutes. Moreover, it is also good for your heart health.
The benefits
The frog jump is a type of plyometric exercise, in which mainly your quads, glutes, hip flexors are involved. This particular exercise conditions the wrists, ankles, knees, hips, and ligaments within the joints. It also opens your hips, ankles and strengthens your legs and lower back muscles. Frog hops or crawls relax your spine and help to get rid of the lower back pain troubles as well.
The right way to do it
Step 1: Stand straight on the ground with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Step 2: Go down in a squat pose (as deep as you feel comfortable). Your toes should be turned outwards. Try to touch the ground with your hands if possible.
Step 3: Take a small leap forward (like a frog) and land on your toes in a squat pose.
Step 4: Again leap forward in the same way. Keep moving forward and take as many steps as you can.
Things to remember
To reap maximum health benefits from this exercise there are a few things you should be careful about:
-Do not forget to breathe in when you are in the squat pose.
-Exhale when you jump or take a leap forward.
– Try not to land on your heel as it may hurt your ankle.
How to make it more challenging
You can make this exercise more challenging by adding an exercise ball. You can hold a barbell or a dumbbell in your hands while performing frog hops exercise. You can also try to jump as high as possible, but try not to hurt your ankle.
The bottom line
If you are suffering from joint pain or other bones related issues, do not attempt this exercise. People above the age of 50 should also avoid frog hops.
