Alternating Split Squat Jump

DIFFICULTY

Difficult

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

None

STARTING POSITION

Standing

PROCEDURE

1. Step forward into a split squat position.
2. Slowly lower the body towards the floor. The knee of the trailing leg should almost touch the floor while the knee of the front leg should be in line with the ankle.
3. Bring the arms behind the body and jump upward throwing the arms forward and up.
4. Alternate your legs while in the air and compress into the landing so that the opposing legs are now in a split squat position.
5. Repeat.

COACHING KEYS

• Make sure to keep the front leg's knee in line with the ankle.
• Contract the glutes to help stabilize.
• Load from the hips.
• Keep abdominals tight.
• Use your arms to leverage yourself into the air.

YOU SHOULD FEEL IT

In your thighs, glutes and total body

SKI PURPOSE

Improves explosive skiing power.