Skating
The Skating targets the Quadriceps and suits intermediate-level lifters. With 2 distinct steps, proper form is straightforward to learn and execute.
Starting position
Ending position
Muscles Worked
The quadriceps handles the primary load during this movement. The abductors and adductors and calves and glutes and hamstrings assist as stabilizers throughout the range of motion.
How to Skating
- 1
Roller skating is a fun activity which can be effective in improving cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular endurance. It requires relatively good balance and coordination. It is necessary to learn the basics of skating including turning and stopping and to wear protective gear to avoid possible injury.
- 2
You can skate at a comfortable pace for 30 minutes straight. If you want a cardio challenge, do interval skating — speed skate two minutes of every five minutes, using the remaining three minutes to recover. A 150 lb person will typically burn about 175 calories in 30 minutes skating at a comfortable pace, similar to brisk walking.
Common Mistakes
- • Focus on the mind-muscle connection — feel the target muscle working through each rep.
- • Use a controlled tempo of 2 seconds up, 2 seconds down to eliminate momentum.
Similar Exercises
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does the Skating work?
The Skating primarily works the Quadriceps. Secondary muscles include the Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, which assist during the movement.
Is the Skating good for beginners?
The Skating is rated intermediate. Beginners should build foundational strength with simpler movements first, then progress to this exercise once comfortable with the movement pattern.
What equipment do I need for the Skating?
You need other to perform the Skating. Most commercial gyms will have this available.
Track Your Progress
RepStack logs every set, calculates your e1RM, and coaches progressive overload — automatically.