Exercise Comparison
Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound vs Frog Hops
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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.
Frog Hops
Stand with your hands behind your head, and squat down keeping your torso upright and your head up. This will be your starting position.
Jump forward several feet, avoiding jumping unnecessarily high. As your feet contact the ground, absorb the impact through your legs, and jump again. Repeat this action 5-10 times.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound is a beginner exercise using none, while Frog Hops is intermediate and uses none. Choose Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Frog Hops for a greater challenge.