How to Do
How to Do Multiplanar Side Hop With Rotation
The multiplanar side hop with rotation 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 multiplanar side hop with rotation.
Beginning
Beginning Multiplanar Side Hop
1. Balance on one leg with hands on hips and knee slightly flexed.
2. Keep belly drawn in and head in a neutral position.
Movement
Multiplanar Side Hop Movement
1. Hop with rotation from top to bottom, stabilize the landing for 2-4 seconds, and then move in reverse direction to starting position and stabilize, keeping knee over 2nd & 3rd toe.
2. Utilize the same format to move from right to left and rotating around, by hopping from one leg to the other in a forward and turning manner.
Benefits
Multiplanar Side Hop Benefits
Lateral jumps activate your quadriceps, calves, hamstrings, and glutes when done correctly. Lateral jumps can help you improve your balance and coordination. The lateral jump is a full-body workout that necessitates good balance and coordination. Lateral jumps do not necessitate the use of any equipment.
Exercise Aliases
Frontal Plane Hops, Transverse Hops, How To Do a Multiplanar Hop, Hops Exercise.