Single Leg Forward Hop
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Equipment:
Bosu Ball -
Area Worked:
Legs -
Type of Workout:
Weight
Exercise Description:
The BOSU ball forward hop exercise is a plyometric exercise that works the muscles of the legs, hips, and core. It is a great way to improve your balance, coordination, and explosiveness.
Why include it in your routine?
There are many reasons why you should include the BOSU ball forward hop exercise in your routine. Here are a few of the benefits:
- Improves balance: The BOSU ball's unstable surface forces you to engage your core and use your proprioception to maintain balance. This can help you improve your balance in everyday life.
- Improves coordination: The BOSU ball forward hop exercise requires you to coordinate your movements in order to hop onto the ball and land safely. This can help you improve your coordination in other activities, such as sports or dancing.
- Improves explosiveness: The BOSU ball forward hop exercise is a plyometric exercise, which means that it helps you to improve your ability to generate power. This can be beneficial for sports or other activities that require you to jump or change directions quickly.
How it could translate into daily life:
First, it can help you improve your balance. If you are able to maintain your balance on the BOSU ball, you will be better able to maintain your balance in other situations, such as when you are walking on uneven surfaces or when you are carrying something heavy. Second, it can help you improve your coordination. If you are able to coordinate your movements in order to hop onto the BOSU ball and land safely, you will be better able to coordinate your movements in other activities, such as sports or dancing. Finally, it can help you improve your explosiveness. If you are able to generate power when you hop onto the BOSU ball, you will be better able to generate power in other situations, such as when you are jumping or changing directions quickly.
Proper form
Proper form is essential for the BOSU ball forward hop exercise. If you do not use proper form, you could increase your risk of injury. Here are a few tips for maintaining proper form:
- Start by standing in front of the BOSU ball with your feet shoulder-width apart; athletic stance.
- Bend your knees slightly and lean forward slightly; athletic stance.
- Hop forward onto the BOSU ball, landing with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Absorb the impact of the landing with your knees and core.
- Stand up straight and repeat.
Cues
Here are a few cues that you can keep in mind to ensure that you have proper form:
- Think about landing with your knees bent and your core engaged.
- Keep your back straight and your shoulders relaxed.
- Breathe deeply and evenly throughout the exercise.
Muscles Involved
Stabilizer Muscles Involved
Dynamic Stabilizer Muscles Involved
Antagonist Stabilizer Muscles Involved
Synergist Muscles Involved
Exercise Variations
Rehab Exercise For Injuires
Sports Enhanced By Exercise
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