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1.01
AerobicBody weight

Mountain Hops

Intensity
duration
MET
8energy expenditure
Type
Aerobic

Target muscles

  • Quads20%
  • Hamstrings20%
  • Calves20%
  • Glutes20%
  • Abs20%
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Keep your eyes on the floor just ahead of your hands.

  1. 1

    Start in a high plank position with your hands under your shoulders and your body in a straight line from head to heels.

  2. 2

    Engage your core and hop your feet towards your hands, landing softly.

  3. 3

    Immediately hop your feet back to the starting position.

  4. 4

    Continue hopping forward and backward for the desired number of repetitions or time duration.

Expert tip

Keep your core engaged and land softly on the balls of your feet to reduce the impact on your joints.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Sagging the hips below the plank line
  • ✕Hands drifting forward of the shoulders
  • ✕Hopping with stiff, straight legs
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