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Quadriceps · Intermediate

Dumbbell Lateral Hop

Plyometric lower-body drill developing power, rhythm, and landing control.

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Dumbbell Lateral Hop demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsCalvesCore

Equipment

Dumbbell

Sets × reps

4 × 6 / side

Rest

1 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand holding one light dumbbell in each hand with your feet together and clear space to both sides.
  2. 02Bend your hips and knees slightly, brace your trunk, and keep the dumbbells quiet at your sides.
  3. 03Push from both feet to hop laterally a short controlled distance.
  4. 04Land on both feet with bent hips and knees, chest balanced, and knees aligned with your toes.
  5. 05Stabilize before hopping back in the opposite direction and stop if the weights disturb your landing.

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