Mountain Hops
Expert Advice
Keep your core engaged and land softly on the balls of your feet to reduce the impact on your joints.
How-to-do Steps
- Start in a high plank position with your hands under your shoulders and your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Engage your core and hop your feet towards your hands, landing softly.
- Immediately hop your feet back to the starting position.
- Continue hopping forward and backward for the desired number of repetitions or time duration.
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Muscles Worked
Mountain Hops primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes, Abs, with Cardio mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Quads20%
Hamstrings20%
Calves20%
Glutes20%
Abs20%
Equipment
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Cardio
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 20s
Intermediate3 x 30s
Advanced4 x 45s
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Mountain Hops work?
Mountain Hops primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes, Abs. It is classified as a Cardio exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Mountain Hops?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 20s. Intermediate lifters can do 3 sets of 30s. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 45s. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Mountain Hops suitable for beginners?
Mountain 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.
