Skater jump
Also called skater hop, lateral bound
- Works
- Heart and lungs · cardiovascular system
- Side of the hip · gluteus medius and minimus
- Buttocks · gluteus maximus
- Front of the thigh · quadriceps
- Needs
- No equipment
Setup
Stand on one foot with clear floor to both sides.
Steps
- Jump sideways and land softly on the other foot.
- Let the free foot swing behind the landing leg.
- Jump back the other way. Each landing counts as one rep.
Breathing
Breathe as fast as you need to. Slow down if you cannot catch your breath between efforts.
Where you feel it
In the sides of your hips, your thighs and your breathing.
Common mistakes
- Landing with a straight knee.
- Letting the landing knee fall inward.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.
Stop if an ankle or knee hurts on landing.