How to do it
Swing your arms in the direction of each hop.
- 1
Start in a squat position with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Hop to the right, landing softly on the balls of your feet and immediately lower into a squat.
- 3
Quickly hop to the left, again landing into a squat position.
- 4
Continue shuffling side to side for the desired number of repetitions or time.
Expert tip
Maintain a low stance throughout the exercise to keep constant tension on the glutes and to improve stability and power.
Common mistakes
- ✕Landing flat-footed instead of on the balls
- ✕Letting the knees cave inward on landing
- ✕Hunching the torso forward over the thighs