Skater Hops
Expert Advice
Land softly on your feet to absorb the impact and protect your joints, and keep your core engaged to maintain balance.
How-to-do Steps
- Start in a small squat position.
- Jump sideways to the left, landing on your left foot while swinging your right foot behind you.
- Push off with your left foot and jump to the right, landing on your right foot and swinging your left foot behind you.
- Continue hopping from side to side in a skating motion for the desired number of repetitions or time.
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Muscles Worked
Skater Hops primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes, Abs, with Cardio mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Quads20%
Hamstrings20%
Calves20%
Glutes20%
Abs20%
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 Hops work?
Skater Hops primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes, Abs. It is classified as a Cardio exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Skater Hops?
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 Hops suitable for beginners?
Skater Hops 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.
