Lateral Jump: how to do it | Athletic Station

How to perform it

Stand with your feet at a comfortable width, knees slightly bent, and abs engaged.
Keep your torso slightly inclined forward and your arms free to assist with propulsion and balance.
Jump to one side, moving your body laterally with control.
Land with the knee slightly bent, absorbing the impact with control.
Then push through the floor and jump to the opposite side, continuing to alternate.
Keep your torso firm throughout the exercise and avoid allowing your knees to collapse inward.
Use your arms to assist coordination and stability with each change of direction.
Exhale during the jump and maintain rhythmic breathing throughout the exercise.

What you should feel

Greater activation of the legs, core, and cardiovascular system, with a strong demand for coordination and agility. Continuous aerobic effort, without pain in the knees, ankles, hips, or lower back.

Groups mentioned in the description

Core Legs Conditioning

Exercise questions

How do you perform Lateral Jump?

Stand with your feet at a comfortable width, knees slightly bent, and abs engaged. Keep your torso slightly inclined forward and your arms free to assist with propulsion and balance. Jump to one side, moving your body laterally with control. Land with the knee slightly bent, absorbing the impact with control. Then push through the floor and jump to the opposite side, continuing to alternate. Keep your torso firm throughout the exercise and avoid allowing your knees to collapse inward. Use your arms to assist coordination and stability with each change of direction. Exhale during the jump and maintain rhythmic breathing throughout the exercise.

What does Lateral Jump work?

Dynamic jumping exercise that works the core and legs while improving cardiovascular conditioning through coordination, propulsion, and controlled landing.

What should you feel during Lateral Jump?

Greater activation of the legs, core, and cardiovascular system, with a strong demand for coordination and agility. Continuous aerobic effort, without pain in the knees, ankles, hips, or lower back.

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