Exercise Comparison
Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound vs Double Leg Butt Kick
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Muscle Analysis
Shared
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.
Double Leg Butt Kick
Begin standing with your knees slightly bent.
Quickly squat a short distance, flexing the hips and knees, and immediately extend to jump for maximum vertical height.
As you go up, tuck your heels by flexing the knees, attempting to touch the buttocks.
Finish the motion by landing with the knees only partially bent, using your legs to absorb the impact.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound is a beginner exercise using none, while Double Leg Butt Kick is beginner and uses bodyweight. Choose Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound if you have access to none, or Double Leg Butt Kick if you prefer bodyweight.