Technique
- Stand on one leg with a slight bend in the knee.
- Jump sideways to land on the other leg, absorbing the impact gracefully.
- Immediately jump back to the starting side and continue alternating.
Form tips
- Aim for maximum control and stability with every landing.
- Gradually increase the distance as you feel confident.
Logging: Each repetition involves working both sides.
Muscles
Strength
Secondary
- Legs
Individual muscles
Individual muscles
- Gastrocnemius
- Soleus
- Flexor digitorum brevis
- Flexor digitorum longus
- Flexor hallucis longus
- Flexor hallucis brevis
Equipment
Appears in
Strength
Cardio
Joint movements
Progressions
Skater jump
Novice
Regressions
Half squat
Beginner
Side hop
Beginner
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