Bodyweight Skipping Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Calves
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Plyometrics
- Primary Muscle
- Calves
- Secondary Muscles
- quadriceps, hamstrings, hip flexors, glutes
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- aerobic
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 6
- Alternate Names
- Bodyweight Skips, Skipping Drills
How to: Bodyweight Skipping
- Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Begin by jogging lightly in place.
- As you gain momentum, drive one knee up toward your chest while simultaneously swinging the opposite arm forward.
- Alternate knees with each skip for a series of rapid, controlled skips.
Common Mistakes
- Landing too heavily on the feet.
- Not engaging the core.
- Using excessive arm movement which can disrupt balance.
Modifications
- Perform the skips at a lower intensity by skipping lower to the ground.
- Reduce the range of motion by not lifting your knees as high.
Tips
- Engage your core to maintain balance while skipping.
- Keep your knees high to maximize the plyometric nature of the exercise.
- Use your arms to help propel you upward and forward.
Bodyweight Skipping Alternatives
Tags
plyometrics
aerobic
balance
coordination
calorie burn
leg exercise