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Ice Skaters

intermediate Cardio

Lateral plyometric movement mimicking speed skating.

Primary Muscles

Glutes Hip abductors

Secondary Muscles

Quadriceps Calves Core

Instructions

Jump laterally off one foot landing on the other in a skating-like motion, touch ground with opposite hand.

Common Mistakes

Landing flat-footed, not bending knee on landing, insufficient lateral range.

Variations

  • Slow Lateral Lunge
  • Speed Skater Slides
  • Lateral Bounds