Exercise Comparison
Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound vs Yoke Walk
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Yoke Walk
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.
Yoke Walk
The yoke is usually done with a yoke apparatus, but is sometimes seen with refrigerators or other heavy objects.
Begin by racking the apparatus across the back of the shoulders. With your head looking forward and back arched, lift the yoke by driving through the heels.
Begin walking as quickly as possible using short, quick steps. You may hold the side posts of the yoke to help steady it and hold it in position. Continue for the given distance as fast as possible, usually 75-100 feet.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound is a beginner exercise using none, while Yoke Walk is intermediate and uses other. Choose Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Yoke Walk for a greater challenge.