Exercise Comparison
Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound vs Single-Leg High Box Squat
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.
Single-Leg High Box Squat
Position a box in a rack. Secure a band or rope in place above the box.
Standing in front of it, step onto the box to a full standing position, letting your other leg remain unsupported. Hold onto the band for balance
. Continue stepping up and down on the same leg before switching to the opposite side.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound is a beginner exercise using none, while Single-Leg High Box Squat is beginner and uses other. Choose Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound if you have access to none, or Single-Leg High Box Squat if you prefer other.