Lateral Jump & Hop: White Label Exercise Explainer of the Week

🔄  Our theme this week at WhiteLabelWorkouts.com is all about Time, Balance & Energy.  These 3 things are so key to master – in our workouts, our business, and life!  So I wanted to spend this whole week diving into them – with my trainer tip, our exercise explainer, and our workout this week.

Let’s put these 3 principles to work in this week’s White Label Exercise Explainer – Lateral Jump & Hop!

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Watch to video to learn more about this dynamic and powerful move:

The Lateral Jump & Hop, is all about mastering time & balance while building coordination & agility. 💪 Let’s dive into the details of this dynamic exercise and learn how to coach it effectively …

🌟 How to Perform the Lateral Jump & Hop:

  • Start Strong: Begin in a balanced stance with your feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, and core engaged.
  • Jump to the Side: Push off with one foot, exploding laterally to the side while keeping your chest up and shoulders back.
  • Catch and Stabilize: As you land on that same leg, focus on absorbing the impact by bending your knee and maintaining control.
  • Power Up: Immediately propel yourself upward into a vertical jump, extending through your hips and driving your arms upward.
  • Stick the Landing: Land softly with 1 leg, absorbing the impact through your legs and maintaining your balance.
  • Repeat on the Other Side: Transition smoothly into the next repetition by bounding laterally in the opposite direction.

🎯 Coaching Cues:

  • Emphasize the importance of maintaining proper form throughout the movement, especially in the landing phase.
  • Encourage your clients to explode with power during each jump while focusing on control and stability during the landing.
  • Remind them to engage their core muscles to enhance balance and coordination.
  • Cue them to land softly on the balls of their feet, with soft knees to reduce impact on their joints.

🚫 Common Mistakes to Avoid:

  • Lack of Control: Rushing through the movement without focusing on proper form can lead to loss of balance and potential injury.
  • Insufficient Knee Bend: Not bending the knees enough during landing increases the risk of strain on the joints.
  • Poor Core Engagement: Neglecting to activate the core muscles can compromise stability and diminish the effectiveness of the exercise.
  • Overreaching: Attempting to jump too far laterally can result in instability and difficulty maintaining proper alignment.

💡 Why It Matters:

The Lateral Bound & Hop isn’t just about showing off athleticism—it’s a strategic blend of timing and balance that translates to real-world functional strength. By mastering this move, your clients will improve their agility, explosiveness, and overall athletic performance. Plus, it adds a fun and dynamic element to any workout routine!

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Stay AWESOME,

Xoxo ~ Ro ~ Your Online Fitness Specialist