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Plyometric lateral jump side to side
LegsBodyweightStrengthRepetitions
| Primary muscle group: | Legs |
| Exercise type: | Bodyweight |
| Exercise goal: | Strength |
| Key metric: | Repetitions |
Community Averages
36
Avg. reps/set
Low
Popularity
* Based on data from the Blaze community
Description
- 1Starting Position: Stand with your feet no more than hip-width apart. Keep your weight on your heels.
- 2Squat Down: Bend your knees to squat straight down. Ensure that your heels remain grounded.
- 3Prepare to Jump: Shift your weight from your heels to your toes in preparation for the jump.
- 4Jump and Push: Quickly push upward and sideways to jump over an imaginary line to the other side.
- 5Land Softly: Land softly and absorb the shock by squatting deeply.
- 6Repeat: Jump back and forth over the line while keeping your shoulders and hips square and facing forward.
- 7Variation: You can vary your landing by landing on both feet simultaneously or landing on one foot first and then rebounding with a short double-step.
- 8Intervals: Perform the exercise for 30- to 60-second intervals. Rest for 60 to 90 seconds, then repeat for three sets, or incorporate into a circuit training routine.
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