How to do a skater jumps

Lower bodyBodyweightIntermediate

Bound side to side like a speed skater — builds single-leg power, balance and a bit of cardio.

How to do it

1Jump sideways onto one leg
2Let the other leg swing behind you
3Land soft and spring straight to the other side

Common mistakes

×Landing stiff and off-balance
×Letting the landing knee cave in

Muscles worked

Quads Glutes

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