How to Do
How to Do Multiplanar Hop With Stabilization Alternate Leg
This exercise may be performed by healthy exercisers with excellent CORE stability, flexibility, and strength throughout the body.
Any muscle tightness or weakness must be addressed prior to attempting this exercise.
Be certain to perform this exercise as long as good form and balance may be maintained throughout.
Keep good form and alignment on each landing. If any pain or discomfort occurs in the knees and/or ankles, discontinue this exercise.
To increase the intensity of this exercise, try upping the speed, jumping higher, and/or increasing the number of repetitions.
To make this exercise even more challenging, perform this exercise hopping side-to-side or by rotating 180 degrees on each hop.
Beginning
Beginning Multiplanar Hop With Stabilization
1. Stand with both feet hip-width apart.
2. Suck in the tummy, drawing the navel towards the spine.
3. Keep the chest high, the shoulders rolled back, and hands on hips.
Movement
Multiplanar Hop With Stabilization Movement
1. Balance on the left leg. Hop forward and land on the right foot.
2. Balance here briefly for 2-4 seconds, and then jump back to land on the left foot. You will now be back to the starting position.
3. Balance briefly and repeat for the desired number of repetitions. Then perform this exercise starting on the right side.
Benefits
Multiplanar Hop With Stabilization Benefits
Hop with Stabilization-Sagittal Plane is an intermediate exercise that increases stability and balance in the CORE and throughout the lower body.
Exercise Aliases
Sagittal Hops, How To Do Multiplanar Hops, Stabilization Hops.
