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B Skips

A plyometric exercise that develops explosive power and running mechanics through high-knee skipping with extended leg movements, improving lower body power and coordination for athletic performance.

Exercise Overview

Category

Plyometrics

Exercise_Type

Flexibility

Difficulty_Level

Advanced

Technique

Perform a skipping motion while driving your knees up and extending your lower leg forward. Alternate legs with each skip, maintaining proper running form and rhythm. Keep your arms coordinated with the leg movements.

Starting Position

Begin standing with feet shoulder-width apart, ready to perform the skipping motion.

Finishing Position

Continue the skipping motion while maintaining proper form and rhythm.

Form Cues

Drive knees up high, extend lower leg, maintain rhythm, coordinate arms

Common Mistakes

Low knee drive, poor coordination, losing rhythm, not extending leg

Progression Tips

Increase knee height, add resistance bands, perform faster, or add more distance.

Regression Tips

Reduce knee height, perform slower, or practice A skips first.

Safety Notes

Stop if you experience pain in the knees, hips, or ankles. Maintain proper form to avoid injury. This exercise requires good lower body strength and coordination.