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Front Cone Hops (or hurdle hops)

Main muscles
Quads
Also works
Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings
Level
Beginner
Type
Compound · Push

How to do it

  1. Set up a row of cones or other small barriers, placing them a few feet apart.
  2. Stand in front of the first cone with your feet shoulder width apart. This will be your starting position.
  3. Begin by jumping with both feet over the first cone, swinging both arms as you jump.
  4. Absorb the impact of landing by bending the knees, rebounding out of the first leap by jumping over the next cone.
  5. Continue until you have jumped over all of the cones.

Quick answers

What muscles does the Front Cone Hops (or hurdle hops) work?
Mainly the quads, with help from the abductors, adductors, calves, glutes, hamstrings.
What equipment do I need?
Other equipment.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes, it is rated beginner level.
How do I track progress on it?
Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.

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