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Side to Side Skips

Intermediate, Cardio, 3 x 45 sec

How to do it

Jump rope while hopping slightly left and right.

You'll need

Steps

  1. Side to Side Skips: regular low two-foot rope skip.

    Begin with regular skips, elbows close and wrists turning the rope.

  2. Side to Side Skips: small right/left paired footprints and two ghosted landing positions.

    Hop a few centimetres to the right, then to the left, staying light on your feet.

  3. Side to Side Skips: close-set lateral footprints and consistent rope arc.

    Keep the jumps small and the rope speed consistent.

  4. Side to Side Skips: small right/left paired footprints and two ghosted landing positions.

    Continue side to side for the planned time.

Stop if you feel pain. This is general guidance, not medical advice.

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