Horizontal Bounds: how to do it right

In short: Chain big bounding strides, going for distance on every push-off.

Animated demo: Horizontal Bounds

How to do it, step by step

  1. 1Chain big bounding strides.
  2. 2Going for distance on every push-off.

The mistake to avoid

Don't run: every push-off is a true bound, with airtime.

Muscles worked

Main:
Glutes
Supporting:
Hamstrings, Calves

What to replace it with

Same muscle, same part of the movement: these exercises do the same job.

Glute and hamstring exercises
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General training advice, not medical advice. If you feel pain, stop and see a health professional.