LiftsmithSingle-leg side hops
A compound exercise for the calves and glutes, with help from the quads, adductors. Equipment: no equipment.
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How to do it
- Setup: Stand on one leg beside a line on the floor.
- Hop sideways over the line and back on the same leg
- Land quietly with a soft knee, then switch legs
Muscles worked
Equipment
None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.
Alternatives
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