Exercise Comparison
Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound vs Bench Sprint
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound
Instructions
Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound
Assume a comfortable stance with one foot slightly in front of the other.
Begin by pushing off with the front leg, driving the opposite knee forward and as high as possible before landing. Attempt to cover as much distance to each side with each bound.
It may help to use a line on the ground to guage distance from side to side.
Repeat the sequence with the other leg.
Bench Sprint
Stand on the ground with one foot resting on a bench or box with your heel close to the edge.
Push off with your foot on top of the bench, extending through the hip and knee.
Land with the opposite foot on top of the box, returning your other foot back to the start position.
Continue alternating from one foot to another to complete the set.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound is a beginner exercise using none, while Bench Sprint is beginner and uses other. Choose Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound if you have access to none, or Bench Sprint if you prefer other.