Exercise Directory: Speed Skater

The Speed Skater exercise works your shoulders, back, abs, butt, and legs ... while you boost your energy and raise your heart rate.

STEP #1: Start in the Plie Squat [AKA: Sumo Squat] position. Your legs will be about 2-3 feet apart with your toes turned out.

STEP #2: Keep facing forward with your neck maintaining alignment with your spine.

STEP #3: Start by holding one dumbbell in your right hand.

STEP #4: Push your hips back slightly ... while bending over ... hinging at the hips.

Side View:

Front View:

STEP #5: Lunge to the left ... while bringing the dumbbell in your right hand close to your left foot.

STEP #6: Switch the dumbbell from your right hand to your left hand ... in the middle of the movement.

STEP #7: Next lunge to the right ... while bringing the dumbbell in your left hand close to your right foot.

STEP #8: This should be a fluid movement.

NOTE: You are really going to feel your inner thighs engaging during this exercise.

Photos by Kenny Johnson Photography.