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Lateral Bound
Lateral Bound is a beginner plyometrics exercise using body only. It works the adductors, with help from the abductors, calves, glutes, hamstrings and quadriceps.
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- Main muscles
- adductors
- Also works
- abductors, calves, glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps
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.
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Similar exercises
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- Lateral Box Jump · other, beginner
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General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).