Exercise guide · Intermediate · Cardio

Skater Hops: How to Do It & Muscles Worked

Skater hops are a dynamic, lateral jumping exercise that targets the cardiovascular system while also engaging the lower body muscles. The movement mimics a speed skater's motion, helping to improve agility, coordination, and cardiovascular endurance.

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Equipment
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Level · type
Intermediate · Cardio
Demonstration of the skater hops
Front view: muscles worked by the skater hops. Secondary: calves, hamstrings, glutes and quads.
Back view: muscles worked by the skater hops. Secondary: calves, hamstrings, glutes and quads.
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How to do the skater hops

  1. Step 1: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Step 2: Bend your knees slightly and jump to the right, landing on your right foot.
  3. Step 3: As you land, swing your left leg behind your right leg and tap the ground with your left toes.
  4. Step 4: Immediately jump to the left, landing on your left foot.
  5. Step 5: As you land, swing your right leg behind your left leg and tap the ground with your right toes.
  6. Step 6: Continue alternating sides, jumping and tapping the ground with each leg.
  7. Step 7: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Step-by-step instructions and demonstration media are from the ExerciseDB exercise dataset.

This guide is general fitness information, not medical advice. Stop if an exercise causes pain and speak to a doctor or physiotherapist about injuries or health conditions before starting a new programme.