Foot Tap Side Step (female)

Foot Tap Side Step demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand straight with feet hip-width apart
  • 2Start hopping on your right foot while simultaneously reaching the left foot to touch the ground a few inches to the side of the right foot
  • 3Quickly shift your weight and start hopping on your left foot while reaching the right foot to touch the ground a few inches to the left of your left foot
  • 4Keep a fast and steady rhythm, switching weight from one foot to the other as you tap the ground
  • 5Continue alternating back and forth for the desired amount of time or repetitions

Tips:

  • Keep your abs engaged throughout the exercise to help maintain balance
  • Avoid leaning too much to the side when you hop from one foot to another
  • Keep a fast pace but maintain control over your movements to avoid injuries
  • For an added challenge, try to lift your non-standing leg higher off the ground

Foot Tap Side Step Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs