Lateral Bound

Plyometrics · Beginner · Adductors

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Primary muscles
Adductors
Secondary
Abductors, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads
Equipment
Body only
Force
Push
Mechanic
Compound
Level
Beginner

Muscles worked

Adductors

Also works: Abductors, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

How to do itLateral Bound

  1. 1Assume a half squat position facing 90 degrees from your direction of travel. This will be your starting position.
  2. 2Allow your lead leg to do a countermovement inward as you shift your weight to the outside leg.
  3. 3Immediately push off and extend, attempting to bound to the side as far as possible.
  4. 4Upon landing, immediately push off in the opposite direction, returning to your original start position.
  5. 5Continue back and forth for several repetitions.

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