Exercise Comparison
Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound vs Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch
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.
Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch
Lie face down on the floor, with a rope, belt, or band looped around one foot.
Flex the knee and extend the hip of the leg to be stretched, using both hands to pull on the belt. Your knee and your hip should come off of the floor, creating tension in the hip flexors and quadriceps. Hold the stretch for 10-20 seconds, and repeat on the other leg.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound is a beginner exercise using none, while Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch is intermediate and uses other. Choose Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch for a greater challenge.