Speed Skater
The Speed Skater exercise works your shoulders, back, abs, butt, and legs while you boost your energy and raise your heart rate.
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Step-by-step instructions
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Start in the Plie Squat position. Your legs will be about 2–3 feet apart with your toes turned out.
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Keep facing forward with your neck maintaining alignment with your spine.
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Start by holding one dumbbell in your right hand.
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Push your hips back slightly while bending over, hinging at the hips.
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Lunge to the left while bringing the dumbbell in your right hand close to your left foot.
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Switch the dumbbell from your right hand to your left hand in the middle of the movement.
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Next lunge to the right while bringing the dumbbell in your left hand close to your right foot.
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This should be a fluid movement.
Notes
You are really going to feel your inner thighs engaging during this exercise.
Muscles worked
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