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Skater Hops
Cardio · Cardio
Generic cardio demo. Follow the steps below for this exact exercise.
CardioCardioOne side at a time
Side to side bounding from one foot to the other, training lateral power and conditioning together.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Tracking
- Measured in time
Muscles worked
CardioGlutesQuadsCalves
Equipment
Bodyweight
How to do it
- Stand on one leg with a soft knee and your other foot lifted behind you.
- Push off sideways and land softly on the other foot, sweeping the first leg behind you.
- Absorb each landing by bending the knee and hip of the landing leg.
- Keep bounding from side to side for the set time.
Coaching cues
- Land quietly and hold your balance for a beat before pushing off again.
- Start with small hops and tap the free foot down for balance while you learn.