# Lateral Hop

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/lateral-hop

Also known as: Side Hop, Lateral Hops, Side-to-Side Hop, Lateral Line Hop

Body region: Legs, Glutes

## Muscles

- Main: Gluteus Medius, Vastus Lateralis, Gastrocnemius, Soleus
- Helps: Rectus Femoris, Adductor Magnus, Tibialis Anterior, Fibularis Longus
- Holds: Erector Spinae, Rectus Abdominis

## Technique

1. Stand on one side of a line or a low obstacle with the feet together and the knees slightly bent.
2. Hop sideways over the line with both feet, using the ankles and a small knee bend.
3. Land softly on the balls of the feet and immediately hop back.
4. Keep the hops quick and low with short ground contacts.
5. Continue for the set time or reps.

### Cues

- Keep the contacts short and bouncy.
- Stay on the balls of the feet.
- Face forward and keep the chest tall.

### Common mistakes

- Landing on the heels.
- Letting the knees wobble inward.
- Hopping higher than needed so the control drops.

## Alternatives

- [Lateral Bound](https://heatsy.app/ex/lateral-bound)
- [Pogo Jump](https://heatsy.app/ex/pogo-jump)
- [Single-Leg Hop](https://heatsy.app/ex/single-leg-hop)