Legs · Bodyweight
Criss Cross Jump
How to do the criss cross jump, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Logged as
- Reps
- Movement
- Isometric
- Mechanic
- Compound
How to do it
Jump in place on the balls of your feet, crossing one foot in front of the other on one hop, then uncrossing on the next, switching the lead foot each cycle. Keep a light bounce and let your arms stay relaxed as you find the rhythm.
- 1Your calves driving quick, light hops as you cross and uncross your feet
- 2A soft knee bend absorbing each landing
- 3A steady rhythm and coordination as you keep the cardio pace up
Common mistakes
- Do not jump too high or land heavily; keep the hops small and light
- Do not let your feet tangle; time the crossovers carefully
- Do not stiffen your knees; stay springy through each contact
Muscles worked
The criss cross jump mainly works the calves, with the quads and hamstrings assisting.
- CalvesPrimary
- QuadsSupport
- HamstringsSupport
- ForearmsMinor
- Upper AbsMinor
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More calves & shins exercises
- How to do the ankle cars
- How to do the ankle circles
- How to do the ankle rocks
- How to do the resistance band ankle mobilization
- How to do the calf press
- How to do the calf raises with hold
Last reviewed June 2026.