Exercise Comparison
Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound vs Split Jump
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.
Split Jump
Assume a lunge stance position with one foot forward with the knee bent, and the rear knee nearly touching the ground.
Ensure that the front knee is over the midline of the foot.
Extending through both legs, jump as high as possible, swinging your arms to gain lift.
As you jump, bring your feet together, and move them back to their initial positions as you land.
Absorb the impact by reverting back to the starting position.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound is a beginner exercise using none, while Split Jump is beginner and uses bodyweight. Choose Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound if you have access to none, or Split Jump if you prefer bodyweight.