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Skater jump

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Muscles worked

High load
Cardiovascular
Medium load
Glutes · Medius
Low load
Calves, Core, and Quads

Not shown on the map: Cardiovascular

Primary muscles

Secondary muscles

How to do it

Bound sideways off one leg and land on the other, letting the trailing leg swing behind you like a speed skater, then push back the other way in a continuous rhythm. Stick each landing on the outside leg with the knee tracking over the toes before you rebound. Start with short, controlled hops and widen the bound as balance improves; slow the rhythm rather than shortening the landing when you tire.

Form cues

  • Stick each landing on one leg before the next bound
  • Push sideways off the whole foot, arms driving across

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

KneeAnkleHip

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.