Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Skater Hop.
A lateral plyometric drill that mimics the side-to-side bounding motion of downhill skiing, developing explosive leg power, lateral agility, and single-leg balance. The alternating hops challenge the glutes, quads, and stabilizers while the arm swing reinforces the athletic skiing pattern.
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The Skater Hop is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.