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Dynamic Skips with Chest Openers

A dynamic mobility exercise that combines skipping movements with chest opening stretches to improve shoulder mobility, thoracic extension, and cardiovascular warm-up.

Exercise Overview

Category

Mobility

Exercise_Type

Mobility

Difficulty_Level

Beginner

Technique

Perform a skipping motion while simultaneously opening your chest by pulling your arms back and squeezing your shoulder blades together. Skip forward with high knees while maintaining the chest open position, then return arms to sides.

Starting Position

Begin standing with feet shoulder-width apart, arms at your sides, and core engaged.

Finishing Position

Continue the movement pattern while maintaining proper form and coordination.

Form Cues

Skip with high knees, open your chest, squeeze shoulder blades, maintain rhythm

Common Mistakes

Poor coordination, not maintaining rhythm, low knee drive, rushed movements

Progression Tips

Increase speed, add resistance bands, perform backward skips, or add more complex arm patterns.

Regression Tips

Reduce speed, perform walking with chest openers, or practice chest openers separately.

Safety Notes

Stop if you experience pain in the shoulders, chest, or knees. Maintain proper form to avoid injury. This exercise requires good coordination and mobility.