Side-To-Side Quick Step
Boost agility! Side-to-Side Quick Steps improve coordination & cardio. A fun plyometric exercise you can do anywhere to get your heart pumping.
The Side-To-Side Quick Step mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Side-To-Side Quick Step Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Hamstrings; Obliques
Side-To-Side Quick Step Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Side-To-Side Quick Step
Side-to-Side Quick Step (Plyometrics)
Starting Position:
Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
Your arms should be relaxed by your sides.
Keep your core engaged and your back straight.
Movement Instructions:
Shift your weight to your right foot.
Quickly push off from your right foot to jump sideways to the left.
Land softly on your left foot, bending your knee slightly to absorb the impact.
Immediately push off your left foot to jump back to the right.
Continue alternating side-to-side jumps at a quick pace.
Tips:
Keep your knees slightly bent to reduce strain on your joints.
Use your arms to help with balance by swinging them naturally as you jump.
Focus on landing softly and maintaining control with each step.
Start slowly and increase your speed as you become more comfortable with the movement.
Side-To-Side Quick Step FAQs
What muscles does the Side-To-Side Quick Step work?
The Side-To-Side Quick Step mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and core. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Side-To-Side Quick Step?
None. The Side-To-Side Quick Step is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Side-To-Side Quick Step go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Side-To-Side Quick Step variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Standing 3-Point Hop, Single Lateral Foot 4-Cone Hop, Single-Leg 4-Way Hop and Alternating Foot Hopscotch.
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