Hominin · exercise
Single-Leg Hop Progression
Single-Leg Hop Progression is a beginner plyometrics exercise. It works the quadriceps, with help from the abductors, adductors, calves and hamstrings.
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- Main muscles
- quadriceps
- Also works
- abductors, adductors, calves, hamstrings
How to do it
- Arrange a line of cones in front of you. Assume a relaxed standing position, balanced on one leg. Raise the knee of your opposite leg. This will be your starting position.
- Hop forward, jumping and landing with the same leg over the cone.
- Use a countermovement jump to hop from cone to cone.
- At the end, turn around and go back on the other leg.
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- Bench Sprint · other, beginner
- Depth Jump Leap · other, beginner
- Front Cone Hops (or hurdle hops) · other, beginner
- Mountain Climbers · other, beginner
- Quick Leap · other, beginner
- Side Hop-Sprint · other, beginner
- Side Standing Long Jump · other, beginner
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).