Single Leg Lateral Hop (over barrier)

Classification

Utility:	Plyometric
Mechanics:	Compound
Force:	Push
Function:	Leg Ext (Lateral)
Intensity:	Medium High

Instructions

Preparation

Stand on one leg to one side of cone. Slightly bend hip and knee of supporting leg.

Execution

Jump over cone to opposite side, landing on forefoot. Continue to jump over cone from side to side landing on forefeet while keeping foot elevated.

Comments

Muscles which Abduct Hip and Laterally Flex Spine also server to stabilize these joints when jumping or standing on one leg.

Force (Articulation)

Dynamic

Hip
- Flexion
- Extension
- Adduction
- Abduction
Shoulder
- Extension
- Flexion
Knee
- Extension
- Flexion
Foot
- Plantar Flexion
Ankle
- Plantar Flexion
Spine
- Lateral Flexion

Static

Spine (Thoracic, Lumbar)
- Extension

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