Single-Leg 4-Way Hop Version II
The Single-Leg 4-Way Hop Version II mainly works the quads and calves / shins, with help from the glutes & hips. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Single-Leg 4-Way Hop Version II Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Upper Calf (gastrocnemius)
Secondary
Glutes (gluteus maximus)
How to do the Single-Leg 4-Way Hop Version II
Stand tall on your right foot with your knee slightly bent and core engaged.
Hop forward a short distance, landing softly on the ball of your foot and absorbing the impact through your knee and hip.
Immediately push off to hop backward to your starting spot.
Continue the sequence by hopping to your left, returning to the center, and then hopping to your right.
Maintain a steady rhythm and keep your chest up throughout all four directions before switching legs.
Single-Leg 4-Way Hop Version II FAQs
What muscles does the Single-Leg 4-Way Hop Version II work?
The Single-Leg 4-Way Hop Version II mainly works the quads and calves / shins, with help from the glutes & hips. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gastrocnemius.
What equipment do you need for the Single-Leg 4-Way Hop Version II?
None. The Single-Leg 4-Way Hop Version II is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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