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Straight-Leg Skip

Cardiovascular / Stretching / Very Easy

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straight-leg skip is a cardiovascular and stretching exercise that primarily targets the hamstrings and to a lesser degree also targets the calves, glutes and hip flexors ...more

straight-leg skip is a cardiovascular and stretching exercise that primarily targets the hamstrings and to a lesser degree also targets the calves, glutes and hip flexors.

Learning proper straight-leg skip form is easy with the step by step straight-leg skip instructions, straight-leg skip tips, and the instructional straight-leg skip technique video on this page. straight-leg skip is a exercise for those with a very easy level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the straight-leg skip video, learn how to do the straight-leg skip, and then be sure and browse through the straight-leg skip workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Be sure you aren't swinging your leg up too high and straining your muscles. Only go as high as comfortably possible
  2. Double touch or bounce slightly off the ground as you walk forward.
  3. Push off the ground using the ball of your foot.

Variations

  1. Perform a Straight-Leg Walk and work your way up to the skip.
  2. Perform a High Knee Run.
  3. Perform Butt Kicks.

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  • Force Type: N/A
  • Mechanics Type: Compound

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Tips

  1. Be sure you aren't swinging your leg up too high and straining your muscles. Only go as high as comfortably possible
  2. Double touch or bounce slightly off the ground as you walk forward.
  3. Push off the ground using the ball of your foot.

Variations

  1. Perform a Straight-Leg Walk and work your way up to the skip.
  2. Perform a High Knee Run.
  3. Perform Butt Kicks.

Types

  • Force Type: N/A
  • Mechanics Type: Compound