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Swing 360
A bodyweight jump with a full 360 degree rotation in the air, training explosive leg power, rotational control, and landing mechanics.
CardioBodyweightRotational jump
GoLightWeight mediaswing-360
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Primary
QuadricepsGlutes
Secondary
CalvesCoreHip flexors
Equipment
Bodyweight
Pattern
Rotational jump
Setup
- 01Stand on a flat, non-slip surface with generous clear space all around.
- 02Set feet about shoulder width apart and pick a fixed focal point ahead.
- 03Master 180 degree jumps in both directions before attempting the full 360.
- 04Crouch into a quarter squat with the arms wound slightly opposite the spin.
Execution
- 01Dip and swing the arms across the body in the direction of the spin.
- 02Jump vertically while turning the head and shoulders to lead the rotation.
- 03Keep the body tight and tall in the air to spin fast.
- 04Spot the landing as the rotation completes.
- 05Land softly facing the start point with knees bent, absorbing the impact.
Checkpoints
- -Full 360 degrees completed before touchdown, facing the original direction.
- -Landing is on both feet with bent knees, no stumble step.
- -Head leads the turn and spots the landing early.
- -Takeoff is vertical, not drifting sideways across the floor.
Common mistakes
- -Under-rotating and twisting the knees on landing.
- -Throwing the arms without jumping high enough to finish the spin.
- -Landing stiff-legged after the rotation.
- -Always spinning the same direction and building an asymmetry.
Programming notes
- -Use 3 to 4 sets of 3 to 5 reps per direction with full rest; quality over volume.
- -Program early in a session while fresh, never at the end of a hard circuit.
- -Progress 90 to 180 to 360 degrees, only advancing when landings are clean.
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