Lateral Bound
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Force
- Push
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Type
- Plyometrics
Also works: Abductors, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
How to do the Lateral Bound
- 1
Assume a half squat position facing 90 degrees from your direction of travel. This will be your starting position.
- 2
Allow your lead leg to do a countermovement inward as you shift your weight to the outside leg.
- 3
Immediately push off and extend, attempting to bound to the side as far as possible.
- 4
Upon landing, immediately push off in the opposite direction, returning to your original start position.
- 5
Continue back and forth for several repetitions.
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