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
- Setup: Stand on one leg, knee soft.
- Hop forward and land on the same leg
- Hold the landing for a second
Muscles worked

Equipment
None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.
Alternatives
Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all single-leg hop alternatives.
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