Single-Leg Lateral Hop

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscles:

quadriceps

Secondary Muscles:

abductors adductors calves hamstrings

Exercise Demonstration

Demonstration of Single-Leg Lateral Hop exercise showing proper form and technique Alternative demonstration of Single-Leg Lateral Hop exercise

Description:

Stand to the side of a cone or hurdle. To get into the start position, stand on one leg with your knee slightly bent. To begin, execute a counterjump to hop sideways over the cone. Land on your jumping leg, and immediately rebound out of it by jumping back to the start position. Continue hopping back and forth.

Exercise Information

Category: plyometrics
Equipment: other
Level: beginner
Force Type: push
Mechanic: compound