How to Do
How to Do Side to Side Hops With Bench
The side to side hops with a bench should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the side to side hops with a bench.
Beginning
Beginning Lateral Hops
Complete a thorough warm up prior to starting this exercise.
Movement
Lateral Hops Movement
1. Begin with your side facing a step.
2. Use your arms during the movement pattern.
3. Squat down and explosively jump side to side over the step.
4. Land on your toes, followed by heels.
5. Repeat on the other side.
Benefits
Lateral Hops Benefits
Hoping from side to side improves cardiovascular fitness, strengthens the heart, and aids weight loss. This exercise increases your explosiveness and speed while improving your agility and power.
Exercise Aliases
Hopping Exercise, How To Do Bench Hops, Hop Exercise, Exercise Hops, Box Hops, lateral barrier jumps
