Intermediate
Lateral Plyo Squats
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Lateral Plyo Squats is a multi-joint exercise that is good for people looking to improve their dynamic balance, flexibility, and agility.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Stand tall, feet together, and shoulders back. Take a step with your right foot (hip-width apart), bend your knees, and lower yourself into a position of squat with your arms extended in front of you. -
Step 2
Explosively push off the floor with both feet, jumping up and into one, swinging your arms behind you. Land softly and immediately sit in another squat. Return to the starting position and repeat, jumping up and to the opposite side.
Muscle Groups
Lateral Plyo Squats targets Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Don't land hard and stiff. Try to land as smoothly as possible.
- Don't let your knees go too far in front of your toes when you land.
- Be sure to lower yourself down until your thighs are parallel to your knees.
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