Exercise Comparison
Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound vs Standing Long 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.
Standing Long Jump
This drill is best done in sand or other soft landing surface. Ensure that you are able to measure distance. Stand in a partial squat stance with feet shoulder width apart.
Utilizing a big arm swing and a countermovement of the legs, jump forward as far as you can.
Attempt to land with your feet out in front you, reaching as far as possible with your legs.
Measure the distance from your landing point to the starting point and track results.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound is a beginner exercise using none, while Standing Long Jump is beginner and uses bodyweight. Choose Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound if you have access to none, or Standing Long Jump if you prefer bodyweight.