Exercise technique

skater hops

Skater hops are a dynamic, lateral jumping exercise that targets the cardiovascular system while also engaging the lower body muscles. The movement mimics a speed skater's motion, helping to improve agility, coordination, and cardiovascular endurance.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Bend your knees slightly and jump to the right, landing on your right foot.
  3. As you land, swing your left leg behind your right leg and tap the ground with your left toes.
  4. Immediately jump to the left, landing on your left foot.
  5. As you land, swing your right leg behind your left leg and tap the ground with your right toes.
  6. Continue alternating sides, jumping and tapping the ground with each leg.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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