Exercise Comparison
Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound vs Elevated Back Lunge
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.
Elevated Back Lunge
Position a bar onto a rack at shoulder height loaded to an appropriate weight. Place a short, raised platform behind you.
Rack the bar onto your upper back, keeping your back arched and tight. Step onto your raised platform with both feet. This will be your starting position.
Begin by stepping backwards with one leg. Descend by flexing your hips and knees until your knee touches the floor.
Pause, and extend through the hips and knees to rise up, returning all the way to the starting position before alternating.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound is a beginner exercise using none, while Elevated Back Lunge is intermediate and uses barbell. Choose Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Elevated Back Lunge for a greater challenge.