How to do it
Hold your arms bent at ninety degrees to stay balanced.
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Begin in a lunge position with one foot forward and one foot back.
- 2
Push off the ground with both feet and switch your leg positions in mid-air.
- 3
Land back into a lunge with the opposite foot forward.
- 4
Continue alternating hops for the desired number of reps or time.
Expert tip
Land softly on the balls of your feet to reduce impact on your joints and maintain a quick, agile motion.
Common mistakes
- ✕Allowing the front knee to collapse inward
- ✕Dropping the chest forward on each landing
- ✕Performing a shallow lunge on the landing