Lateral Bound

A focused bodyweight exercise for building adductors.

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Instructions

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