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Single-leg hop

A compound exercise for the quads and calves, with help from the glutes. Equipment: no equipment.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Stand on one leg, knee soft.
  2. Hop forward and land on the same leg
  3. Hold the landing for a second

Muscles worked

Single-leg hop: 3D figure mid-rep with the quads and calves highlighted

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

Alternatives

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