Exercise guide · Beginner · Cardio

Ski Step: How to Do It & Muscles Worked

The ski step is a dynamic, bodyweight exercise that mimics the motion of skiing. It involves lateral jumps from side to side, engaging the cardiovascular system while also working the lower body muscles.

Primary muscles
Not recorded
Equipment
Body Weight
Level · type
Beginner · Cardio
Demonstration of the ski step
Front view: muscles worked by the ski step. Secondary: quads, glutes, hamstrings and calves.
Back view: muscles worked by the ski step. Secondary: quads, glutes, hamstrings and calves.
Primary Secondary

How to do the ski step

  1. Step 1: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Step 2: Bend your knees slightly and keep your back straight.
  3. Step 3: Jump to the right, landing on your right foot while swinging your left leg behind your right leg.
  4. Step 4: Immediately jump to the left, landing on your left foot while swinging your right leg behind your left leg.
  5. Step 5: Continue alternating jumps from side to side, mimicking a skiing motion.
  6. Step 6: 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.