Lateral Single Leg Hop
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Equipment:
Resistance Band -
Area Worked:
Legs -
Type of Workout:
Weight
Exercise Description:
The resistance band lateral single leg hop exercise is a plyometric exercise that works the muscles of the legs, hips, and core. It is a great way to improve your lateral agility, explosiveness, and balance.
To do the resistance band lateral single leg hop exercise, you will need a resistance band that is long enough to loop around an anchor object, i.e. pole, door hinge, another person, etc... Stand with your feet hip-width apart and wrap band around your waist. You play with placing it around other parts of the body after you have the base muscle capacity to handle this exercise. In athletic ready stance hop to side, which would create resistance in band and land single leg. Hop back to bring resistance back down and repeat.
Reasons why the resistance band lateral single leg hop exercise should be included in your routine:
- It is a great way to improve your lateral agility, explosiveness, and balance.
- It can help to reduce your risk of injuries, such as ACL tears.
- It can help you to improve your athletic performance, such as in sports like basketball, soccer, and football.
Ways that the resistance band lateral single leg hop exercise could translate into daily life:
- It could help you to change directions more quickly and easily.
- It could help you to avoid tripping or falling.
- It could help you to have better balance and coordination.
Proper form is essential for the resistance band lateral single leg hop exercise. If you do not use proper form, you could increase your risk of injury to your knee or ankle. Here are some cues to keep in mind to ensure that you have proper form:
- Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise.
- Do not let your knee collapse inward.
- Land with your toes on the ground, using them to adsorb impact as you land.
- Do not hop too high, if muscles are still weak.
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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