Cardio exercise · body weight
Ski Step
The ski step is a bodyweight exercise that targets your heart and lungs, with the quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes assisting.
- Target muscle
- Cardiovascular system
- Also works
- Quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, calves
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Cardio
How to do the ski step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Bend your knees slightly and keep your back straight.
- Jump to the right, landing on your right foot while swinging your left leg behind your right leg.
- Immediately jump to the left, landing on your left foot while swinging your right leg behind your left leg.
- Continue alternating jumps from side to side, mimicking a skiing motion.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Work in intervals — for example 30–45 seconds on and 15–30 seconds off for 6–10 rounds — or keep a steady pace for 10–20 minutes.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is your heart and lungs. The quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes and calves work as secondary muscles. See all cardio exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
