Calves Exercises

Lateral Leap and Hop

Skill Level Intermediate
Type Plyometric
Equipment No Equipment
Body parts Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Hips, Lower Body, Quads

The lateral leap and hop is an explosive lower body drill that develops agility and quickness. This drill also improves coordination and cardiovascular endurance.

Instructions

Stand on one leg with a slight bend in your knee and the other leg raised off the ground.
Jump laterally, landing on your opposite foot.
Pause, and then hop once straight up in the air before bounding back to the starting position.

Trainer’s Tips

Avoid landing on locked joints. Reduce injury by bending your joints to absorb the landing.
Do not allow the knee of the planted leg to travel out beyond your toes of that foot.
The exercise is meant to be performed with proper form. Stop if you feel your form starting to deteriorate.

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