Power Skips

Proper Technique: 
  1. Power skips are essentially performed in the same manner as the A-skips except the new goal is to attain as much vertical height as possible with each skip
  2. At the top of the skip the forward arm is extended overhead
  3. A step or two may be taken in between skips to maximize height achieved
  4. Movement occurs in the sagittal plane

Targeted Muscles

  • Quads
  • Gluteus
  • Hip Flexors
  • Calves
  • Ankle Dorsiflexors
  • Shoulders

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Improper Technique: 

Neglecting to drive the arm overhead or the knee high during the explosive skip movement.

Positions: 
Prepare to elvated off the ground.
try to attain as much vertical height as possible with each skip.
Common Errors: 

Improper arm form as with the skips; especially neglecting to extend the arm overhead.