Skater Crunch Cross
Muscle Groups: Obliques, Quads, Glutes
Skater Crunch Cross focuses on Obliques, Quads, Glutes, with Calves, Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Skater Crunch Cross with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet together. Take a diagonal step backward with your right leg and cross it behind your left, crouching slightly and bending your arms front of your chest. Rotate your torso to the left.
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Jump laterally off of your left leg, reaching your arms out in front of your chest as you jump.
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Land on your right leg, crossing your left leg behind in a diagonal step, bending both knees, and rotating your torso to the right.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Skater Crunch Cross safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Avoid rounding your shoulders forward.
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Do not allow your knees to cave in upon landing.
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Squat down to jump by pushing your hips back and exploding through your heels.
Secondary Muscles
While Skater Crunch Cross primarily targets Obliques, Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Calves, Hamstrings . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Skater Crunch Cross, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Skater Crunch Cross, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
