What Are Skater Hops?

Speed Skaters – also known as Skater Hops – is a plyometric exercise that builds lateral hip strength and power while challenging your balance & endurance. Most gym exercises are forward and backward, but speed skaters are side to side, which builds lateral and rotational strength.

What are skater hops good for?

Skater Jumps are a great cardio exercise involving jumping in a pattern that shifts your body weight from side to side to create a skating stride. While it mainly increases leg power, it's considered a full-body, dynamic workout as it also targets your gluteus medius and adductors of the hip joints.

What muscles are used in skater hops?

The main muscles worked by the skater jump are found in your legs and rump. Your quads receive the bulk of the punishment, but your hamstrings, glutes and calves will also be nicely toned by the movement.