Exercise Comparison
Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound vs Standing Elevated 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.
Standing Elevated Quad Stretch
Start by standing with your back about two to three feet away from a bench or step.
Lift one leg behind you and rest your foot on the step,either on your instep or the ball of your foot, whichever you find most comfortable.
Keep your supporting knee slightly bent and avoid letting that knee extend out beyond your toes. Switch sides.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound is a beginner exercise using none, while Standing Elevated Quad Stretch is beginner and uses other. Choose Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound if you have access to none, or Standing Elevated Quad Stretch if you prefer other.