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quads

Lateral bound

Explosive side-to-side power and balance.

BodyweightDifficulty: Easy to moderateAlso works: glutes, calves
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How to do it

  1. Stand on one leg with a slight bend in the knee.
  2. Dip down and push off sideways onto the opposite leg.
  3. Land softly on that single leg in a quarter squat.
  4. Stick the landing for a moment to control your balance.
  5. Bound back to the other side and repeat.

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