Side Standing Long Jump

Side Standing Long Jump
Side Standing Long Jump
Level: beginner
Equipment: none
Force: push
Mechanic: compound
Core muscles: quadriceps
Secondary muscle: calves, glutes, hamstrings

Instructions:

  1. Begin standing with your feet hip width apart in an athletic stance. Your head and chest should be up, knees and hips slightly bent. This will be your starting position.
  2. Leaning to your right, extend through your hips, knees, and ankles to jump into the air. Block with the arms to lead the movement, jumping as far to your right as you can.
  3. Land facing the same direction with your feet hip width apart, absorbing the impact through your lower body.

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