Bodyweight Skipping Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Calves
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Plyometrics
- Primary Muscle
- Calves
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Glutes, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- cardio
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 6
- Alternate Names
- Bodyweight Jumping, Skipping Exercise
How to: Bodyweight Skipping
- Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Begin by bouncing lightly on the balls of your feet.
- Skip as you lift your knees alternately high in a rhythmic motion.
- Use your arms for balance by bending them at the elbows and moving them slightly.
Common Mistakes
- Landing hard on the feet without absorbing impact.
- Using arms excessively instead of for balance.
- Not keeping a steady rhythm.
Modifications
- Perform the movement on a flat surface to reduce impact.
- Skip in place to avoid excessive lateral movement.
Tips
- Maintain a light and bouncy movement.
- Keep your knees slightly bent to absorb the impact.
- Focus on a quick tempo to increase heart rate.
Bodyweight Skipping Alternatives
Tags
cardio
plyometrics
jumping
body weight
low impact
beginner