Lateral Bounding
Intermediate
Lower Body
Vertical
Description
Side-to-side bounds covering maximum lateral distance. Develops the power needed for cutting, defending, and lateral acceleration in sport.
Muscles Worked
Glute Medius (primary)
Quadriceps (primary)
Adductors
Glutes
Equipment
None
Coaching Cues
- Push off outside leg explosively. Drive arms across body. Land softly on opposite leg. Absorb through hip and knee. Pause briefly to control, then bound back. Keep chest up throughout.
Contraindications
Avoid with ankle or knee instability. Build single-leg strength first.