Cardio · Regular
A-Skip
A rhythmic running drill that skips with a high knee and a sharp step down, teaching good sprint mechanics.
Demo by Cole, an AI coach. Its start and end, as stills.
- Works
- hip flexors, calves; also glutes, hamstrings, quads
- Kit
- No kit
- Dose
- 20 seconds
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Stand tall with arms bent. Work in place or travel a few metres forward and walk back.
While you move
- Knee up, toe up
- Strike down under your hip
- Skip, skip, rhythm
- Opposite arm drives forward
Avoid
- Leaning back as your knee lifts
- Reaching your foot out in front
Take care if you have trouble with jumping or landing.