Lateral Squat Jump
This leg exercise mainly works your quads, glutes and hamstrings, with help from your erector spinae. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
8-20
How to do Lateral Squat Jump
Start with feet hip-width apart, toes slightly pointed out. Keep hands together in front for balance. As you lower into a squat, aim to powerfully jump sideways to the opposite side. Land softly, transitioning immediately into the next squat.
Common mistakes
Avoid landing with locked knees. Make sure your squat is deep enough, but not so deep that your knees extend beyond your toes. Be careful not to let your knees collapse inward during landing or the squat.
Breathing
Inhale as you lower into the squat. Exhale as you jump sideways, landing into the squat on the opposite side.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings, Adductors, Calves
Secondary Muscles
Erector Spinae
Tertiary Muscles
Core
