Fast Skipping
How to do the Fast Skipping with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Quads
Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings
Body Only
How to do the Fast Skipping
- 1
Start in a relaxed position with one leg slightly forward. This will be your starting position.
- 2
Skip by executing a step-hop pattern of right-right-step to left-left-step, and so on, alternating back and forth.
- 3
Perform fast skips by maintaining close contact with the ground and reduce air time, moving as quickly as possible.
Log it, see it on your body.
Every Fast Skipping set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your quads volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.
Where the Fast Skipping fits
The Fast Skipping shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Fast Skipping: common questions
What muscles does the Fast Skipping work?
The Fast Skipping primarily works the Quads. It also recruits the Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Glutes and Hamstrings as supporting muscles.
Is the Fast Skipping suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Fast Skipping is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Fast Skipping?
None. The Fast Skipping is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.
Is the Fast Skipping a compound or isolation exercise?
The Fast Skipping is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Fast Skipping with correct form?
Start in a relaxed position with one leg slightly forward. This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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