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Speed skaters are a lateral plyometric exercise where you bound from side to side, landing on one leg and swinging the other behind you, mimicking the stride of an ice skater. They build the glutes, quads, hamstrings, and calves while training lateral power, balance, and the hip and ankle stability that most forward-and-back exercises neglect. From an athletic stance, push off one foot and leap sideways, landing softly on the opposite foot with a bent knee while the trailing leg sweeps behind you. Land quietly and absorb the impact, keeping your knee from caving inward and your hips facing forward. Swing your arms across your body for momentum and immediately bound back the other way. Start with smaller hops and build distance as your control improves. Speed skaters develop side-to-side athleticism, coordination, and conditioning valuable for almost any sport.

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