Lateral Hops
Expert Advice
Maintain a slight bend in your knees during the hops to act as shock absorbers and protect your knees from the impact of landing.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand on your right foot with your left foot slightly off the ground.
- Hop to the left, landing on your left foot while your right foot lifts off the ground.
- Quickly hop back to the right, landing on your right foot while your left foot lifts off the ground.
- Continue hopping from side to side, keeping the movement quick and light.
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Muscles Worked
Lateral Hops primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes, with Cardio mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Quads30%
Hamstrings30%
Calves20%
Glutes20%
Equipment
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Cardio
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 8-10
Intermediate3 x 12-15
Advanced4 x 15-20
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Lateral Hops work?
Lateral Hops primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes. It is classified as a Cardio exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Lateral Hops?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 8-10. Intermediate lifters can do 3 sets of 12-15. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 15-20. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Lateral Hops suitable for beginners?
Lateral Hops is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
