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A skips

CalvesQuads
🔧 no equipment

How to perform

Hop on one foot, driving the opposite knee up to hip height. Swing the opposite arm in coordination. Land softly, minimizing ground contact. Immediately repeat, alternating sides and maintaining a quick rhythm.

Muscles Worked

GastrocnemiusSoleusRectus FemorisVastus Lateralis
Secondary: Glute Max, Rectus Abdominis

Tips

Begin with a quick, explosive hop to generate momentum and minimize impact. Aim to lift your knee to a 90-degree angle, ensuring your core remains engaged to prevent arching or excessive back strain. Maintain an upright posture and a light, springy feel throughout the movement, avoiding leaning forward or backward. Actively pump your arms in opposition to your legs to enhance power and balance, driving them forward and back with purpose. Focus on landing softly under your hips, absorbing the impact through your leg muscles and maintaining stability.