Exercise guide
Lateral Bound
CategoryPlyometrics
EquipmentBody Only
ForcePush
MechanicCompound
LevelBeginner
How to do the Lateral Bound: step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Adductors), and equipment. Log it in Vantora.
How to do the Lateral Bound
- 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.
Muscles worked
adductors
abductors
calves
glutes
hamstrings
quadriceps
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