Exercise Comparison
Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound vs Elliptical Trainer
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.
Elliptical Trainer
To begin, step onto the elliptical and select the desired option from the menu. Most ellipticals have a manual setting, or you can select a program to run. Typically, you can enter your age and weight to estimate the amount of calories burned during exercise. Elevation can be adjusted to change the intensity of the workout.
The handles can be used to monitor your heart rate to help you stay at an appropriate intensity.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound is a beginner exercise using none, while Elliptical Trainer is intermediate and uses machine. Choose Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Elliptical Trainer for a greater challenge.