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Fast Skipping

Main muscles
Quads
Also works
Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
Beginner
Type
Compound · Push

How to do it

  1. Start in a relaxed position with one leg slightly forward. This will be your starting position.
  2. Skip by executing a step-hop pattern of right-right-step to left-left-step, and so on, alternating back and forth.
  3. Perform fast skips by maintaining close contact with the ground and reduce air time, moving as quickly as possible.

Quick answers

What muscles does the Fast Skipping work?
Mainly the quads, with help from the abductors, adductors, calves, glutes, hamstrings.
What equipment do I need?
Nothing but your bodyweight.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes, it is rated beginner level.
How do I track progress on it?
Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.

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