How to do it
Swing your arms naturally to help balance as you leap from side to side.
- 1
Start with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Leap to the side and land on your outside foot, crossing your other foot behind you while tapping the floor.
- 3
Push off with your outside foot and leap to the opposite side, repeating the tap with the opposite foot.
- 4
Continue alternating sides in a fluid, skating motion for the desired number of repetitions or time.
Expert tip
Keep your core tight and focus on side-to-side control to engage the glutes and lateral leg muscles effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Knee collapsing inward on landing
- ✕Landing with a fully straight knee
- ✕Tapping foot too far behind body