Weighted Lateral Leap and Hop
Muscle Groups: Quads, Calves
Weighted Lateral Leap and Hop focuses on Quads, Calves, with Glutes, Hamstrings, Adductors, Abductors working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Lateral Leap and Hop with proper form and technique.
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Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a light weight in one hand.
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Bend your knees slightly and jump to the side, landing softly on the opposite foot with your knee slightly bent.
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Push off from the landing foot, jumping back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
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Repeat the jump, switching the weight to the opposite hand after a few reps.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Weighted Lateral Leap and Hop safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your core engaged to maintain balance and stability.
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Land softly to protect your joints; avoid locking your knees on landing.
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Ensure your feet are parallel when you land to prevent injuries.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Lateral Leap and Hop primarily targets Quads, Calves , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Glutes, Hamstrings, Adductors, Abductors . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Weighted Lateral Leap and Hop, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Lateral Leap and Hop, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
