Single-Leg Lateral Hop
The Single-Leg Lateral Hop is a compound plyometric exercise. It primarily targets the quadriceps, with the abductors, adductors, calves, and hamstrings working as secondary muscles. Suitable for beginners.
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Level
beginnerMechanic
compoundEquipment
otherCategory
plyometrics
Instructions
- 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.