MOVEMENT GUIDE / CLEAR FLOOR
Lateral skater bound
Bound sideways a short distance, land softly on one leg and stabilize before repeating.
Target muscles
Glutes, quadriceps and calves; hip stabilizers control landing
Setup
Stand tall with feet stable and choose a range you can control.
Perform the move
Bound sideways a short distance, land softly on one leg and stabilize before repeating. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.
Why use it?
Build practical leg strength for getting up, climbing and daily tasks.
Common mistake
Increasing distance before landing control.
Alternative
Lateral band step
Use the setup, movement, common mistake and easier option above. A selected external demonstration for this exact variation has not been added yet.
Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.
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