Dumbbell Jump Squats are a very effective resistance training exercise to enhance lower body power.

Attempt to generate maximum acceleration during the concentric phase (jumping up) to ensure you recruit the fast-twitch type-IIa & IIx muscle fibres. These are the fibres that atrophy with age and are accompanied by large decreases in strength and power.

Be mindful of how far (depth) and at what speed you descend. As a start try to get to a depth where the thighs are horizontal or parallel with the ground.

More advanced trainees can utilise an increased the range of motion (ROM).

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