SPEEDSKATERS WITH JUMPS
How To Perform Speedskaters To Single Leg Jumps
This advanced plyometric exercise is fantastic for building single leg strength, power and stability. These work the quads, glutes, calves, hips and core.
Level/Difficulty: Advanced
Muscle Group(s): quads, glutes, hamstrings, calves, core
Equipment: none
Exercise groups: Lower Body Exercises, Full Body Exercises, Lower Body Exercises, Core Strengthening Exercises, Upper Body Exercises, Posture Strengthening Exercises
Coaching Cues:
Jump laterally, absorb bodyweight lightly to push into a single leg jump on the same leg, land and push laterally to the other leg, repeat
Before starting:
Be sure to take your time so that you do not lose your balance and remain in control.
Stand to one end of your mat and prepare to jump laterally to the otherside.
Upon landing on the other side, bend that knee to absorb your bodyweight.
Immediately jump straight up into a single leg jump.
Land on that leg, absorbing your bodyweight to push yourself and jump laterally again to the starting position.
Immediately jump straight up into a single leg jump, and repeat/alternate between sides.
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