Single-Leg Lateral Hop
Improve balance & agility with Single-Leg Lateral Hops! Strengthen ankles, knees, and core with this plyometric exercise.
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Stand on one leg with your knees slightly bent to prepare for the jump.
2. Choose an imaginary line or mark a line on the ground to serve as a guide for your hopping.
3. Balancing on one foot, hop sideways over the line, landing quietly and softly on the same foot.
4. Immediately hop back to the starting side.
5. Maintain a slight bend in the knee during the landings to absorb impact and prevent injury.
6. Keep your torso upright and engage your core to help with balance.
7. Continue hopping side to side for the desired number of repetitions before switching to the other leg.
8. Focus on maintaining balance and control throughout the movement, and try to minimize the time your foot is in contact with the ground to increase the exercise's intensity.
9. As you become more skilled, try to increase the distance of your hops and the speed at which you perform them while maintaining good form.
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