Skater Arm Swings
Expert Advice
Keep your movements fluid and continuous, focusing on using your triceps to power the arm swings.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Lean slightly forward and swing your right arm across your body to the left as you simultaneously swing your left arm behind you.
- Quickly reverse the motion, swinging your left arm across your body to the right and your right arm behind you.
- Continue alternating arm swings in a skating motion for the desired duration.
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Muscles Worked
Skater Arm Swings primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes, Abs, Chest, Triceps, with Cardio mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Quads15%
Hamstrings15%
Calves15%
Glutes15%
Abs10%
Chest10%
Triceps20%
Equipment
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Cardio
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 20s
Intermediate3 x 30s
Advanced4 x 45s
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Skater Arm Swings work?
Skater Arm Swings primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes, Abs, Chest, Triceps. It is classified as a Cardio exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Skater Arm Swings?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 20s. Intermediate lifters can do 3 sets of 30s. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 45s. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Skater Arm Swings suitable for beginners?
Skater Arm Swings is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
