Exercise Comparison
Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound vs Conan's Wheel
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound
Only in Conan's Wheel
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.
Conan's Wheel
With the weight loaded, take a zurcher hold on the end of the implement. Place the bar in the crook of the elbow and hold onto your wrist. Try to keep the weight off of the forearms.
Begin by lifting the weight from the ground. Keep a tight, upright posture as you being to walk, taking short, fast steps. Look up and away as you turn in a circle. Do not hold your breath during the event. Continue walking until you complete one or more complete turns.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound is a beginner exercise using none, while Conan's Wheel is intermediate and uses other. Choose Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Conan's Wheel for a greater challenge.