The side skater works the glute med, which stabilizes the pelvis to prevent too much side-to-side swaying when walking and running. All that swaying can hurt your low back and hips.
- Start in a small squat. Jump sideways to the right, landing on your right leg. Bring your left leg behind you, but don't let your left foot touch the floor. Keeping your chest up, deepen the bend in your right knee to work your glute muscles even more.
- Reverse direction by jumping to the left, leading with your left leg, allowing your arms to swing to the sides as you jump sideways, landing on your right foot.
- Alternate jumping side to side for 20 seconds, rest for 10, then return to burpees.
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