Weighted Lateral Plyo Squats
Muscle Groups: Quads
Weighted Lateral Plyo Squats focuses on Quads, with Glutes, Hamstrings, Adductors, Abductors working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Lateral Plyo Squats with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a light weight in front of your chest.
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Shift your weight to your right leg, push your hips back, and squat down while extending your left leg out to the side.
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Push off your right foot to jump and switch legs, landing in a squat on your left leg with your right leg extended.
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Repeat the movement, alternating sides.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Weighted Lateral Plyo Squats safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your knees aligned with your toes to avoid strain.
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Land softly to reduce impact on your joints and maintain balance.
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Engage your core throughout the exercise to support your lower back.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Lateral Plyo Squats primarily targets Quads , 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 Plyo Squats, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Lateral Plyo Squats, 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.
