Form cues
- Soft landings
- Chest stays up
- Hips stay level
- Arms help balance
Exercise
Skater Hops
Upper legs, body weight
Side-to-side hops that load the legs and challenge balance.
Target: quads. Also works: glutes, hamstrings.
Steps
- Stand with a soft knee bend and a slight forward hinge.
- Hop to one side and land on that foot.
- Let the free leg sweep behind you.
- Hop back to the other side.
- Land softly each time.
Common mistakes
- Landing with a locked knee
- Leaning the torso over
- Hopping so wide that balance goes
Breathing
Exhale as you hop.
In the app, search for Skater Hops and add it to a workout.