Legs · Bodyweight · Compound · Beginner
Lateral Bound
PrimarySecondary
- Main muscles
- Adductors
- Also working
- Abductors, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads
How to do it
- Assume a half squat position facing 90 degrees from your direction of travel. This will be your starting position.
- Allow your lead leg to do a countermovement inward as you shift your weight to the outside leg.
- Immediately push off and extend, attempting to bound to the side as far as possible.
- Upon landing, immediately push off in the opposite direction, returning to your original start position.
- Continue back and forth for several repetitions.
Other adductor exercises
- Carioca Quick Step · Bodyweight
- Groin and Back Stretch · Bodyweight
- Groiners · Bodyweight
- Lateral Box Jump · Other
- Lateral Cone Hops · Other
- Lying Bent Leg Groin · Other
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