Which muscles does the skater jump work?

The skater jump mainly works your glutes and quadriceps. It also involves your cardio.

How many sets and reps should I do?

A common starting point is 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 controlled reps, with a weight that leaves a couple of reps in reserve. Adjust it to your goal and experience, and stop if something hurts.

How do I track the skater jump in SweatByte?

Add it to a routine or a workout. Log the reps for each set. SweatByte shows your last session's numbers on every set, so you know what to beat.

Skater Jump: how to do it and muscles worked

The skater jump mainly works your glutes and quadriceps, with help from your cardio. You need bodyweight (no equipment).

Muscles worked

Main

Helping

Cardio

How to do the skater jump

1
Stand on one leg with a slight bend in the knee, the other foot off the floor behind you, and lean slightly forward.
2
Push off the standing leg and leap sideways as far as you comfortably can, landing on the opposite foot while swinging your arms across.
3
Land softly on the ball of your foot, bend the knee to absorb the impact and pause a beat for balance before leaping back the other way.

Form tip: Keep your chest up and hips back on each landing, and do not let the landing knee collapse inward.

Common questions

Which muscles does the skater jump work?: The skater jump mainly works your glutes and quadriceps. It also involves your cardio.
What equipment do I need for the skater jump?: You need bodyweight (no equipment).
How many sets and reps should I do?: A common starting point is 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 controlled reps, with a weight that leaves a couple of reps in reserve. Adjust it to your goal and experience, and stop if something hurts.
How do I track the skater jump in SweatByte?: Add it to a routine or a workout. Log the reps for each set. SweatByte shows your last session's numbers on every set, so you know what to beat.

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General information, not medical advice. Learn the movement with light weight first, and see a doctor or physiotherapist if you have an injury or pain. More guides in Learn.