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Ski Step

Category
Cardio
Equipment
Body Weight
Target
Cardiovascular System

Ski step mimics the lateral, low-stance movement of skiing, keeping the legs bent and shifting weight side to side to build quad and glute endurance under sustained tension. It's a conditioning drill more than a strength move — the burn comes from time in the position, not load. Keep the chest up and knees tracking over the toes as fatigue sets in.

How to Do the Ski Step

  1. Begin standing with feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Slightly bend your knees and keep your back straight.
  3. Hop to the right, landing on your right foot while sweeping your left leg behind it.
  4. Immediately hop to the left, landing on your left foot while sweeping your right leg behind it.
  5. Keep alternating side-to-side hops, mimicking a skiing motion.
  6. Continue for the prescribed repetitions while maintaining full control through both the lift and lower phases.

Calorie Burn & Set Tracker

Sets
3
Reps / Set
10
Active Timer
00:00
Estimated Burn
0 kcal

Muscles Worked

The Ski Step primarily targets the Cardiovascular System, with Quadriceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Ski Step work?
The Ski Step primarily targets the cardiovascular system, with the quadriceps and hamstrings, glutes, calves assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Ski Step?
The Ski Step is done with no equipment — just body weight.
What's a good alternative to the Ski Step?
If you don't have access to the space or setup it needs, the Cycle Cross Trainer targets the same cardiovascular system using leverage machine instead.