How do you do the Skater Jump?

Stand on one leg in a shallow squat with the other leg bent and held behind you. Jump sideways as far as you can, off the standing leg. Land on the opposite leg in a squat, with your free leg behind you. Hold the landing, balanced over your foot, then reset. Bound back to the starting side and keep alternating.

What muscles does the Skater Jump work?

Mainly the quads, hamstrings and glutes.

What are common Skater Jump mistakes?

Not holding the landing before the next jump. Landing on a straight leg instead of in a squat. Cutting the bound short of a full lateral jump.

Skater Jump: how to do it, form cues and muscles worked

How to do it

Stand on one leg in a shallow squat with the other leg bent and held behind you.
Jump sideways as far as you can, off the standing leg.
Land on the opposite leg in a squat, with your free leg behind you.
Hold the landing, balanced over your foot, then reset.
Bound back to the starting side and keep alternating.

Key cues

Push off hard sideways
Land soft, in a squat
Chest over the knee
Freeze the landing before the next bound

Common mistakes

Not holding the landing before the next jump
Landing on a straight leg instead of in a squat
Cutting the bound short of a full lateral jump

Muscles worked

Primary: Quads, hamstrings and glutes

Equipment

None.

References

BarBend: Bodyweight Cardio Exercises (Iceskater)
Healthline: Plyometric Exercises (Lateral Bounds)