Lateral Skips with Arm Swings

Proper Technique: 
  1. Perform skips in a lateral direction while swinging the arms across the chest
  2. The hips should face the same direction the entire time
  3. The arms should be alternated between being swung over and under one another while opening up the chest in between swings
  4. Movement occurs in the frontal plane

Targeted Muscles  

  • Chest
  • Shoulders
  • Hip Adductors & Abductors

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Improper Technique: 

Allowing the hips to turn during the movement that alters the lateral path of the exercise. Neglecting to swing the arms fully open and alternate in an over-under fashion in front of the chest.

Positions: 
Stand straight, arms extended sideways
Perform side skip while arms swing inwards
Arms cross in front of chest
Skip sideways while arms move away from body
Keep skipping sideways; arms swing away from the body
Repeat. Keep skipping with feed while arms move back inwards
Common Errors: 

Allowing the hips to turn during the movement.

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