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Single-Leg Hop Progression

How to do the Single-Leg Hop Progression with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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Primary muscles

Quads

Secondary

Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Hamstrings

Equipment

Other

Step by step

How to do the Single-Leg Hop Progression

  1. 1

    Arrange a line of cones in front of you. Assume a relaxed standing position, balanced on one leg. Raise the knee of your opposite leg. This will be your starting position.

  2. 2

    Hop forward, jumping and landing with the same leg over the cone.

  3. 3

    Use a countermovement jump to hop from cone to cone.

  4. 4

    At the end, turn around and go back on the other leg.

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Every Single-Leg Hop Progression set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your quads volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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Where the Single-Leg Hop Progression fits

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FAQ

Single-Leg Hop Progression: common questions

What muscles does the Single-Leg Hop Progression work?

The Single-Leg Hop Progression primarily works the Quads. It also recruits the Abductors, Adductors, Calves and Hamstrings as supporting muscles.

Is the Single-Leg Hop Progression suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Single-Leg Hop Progression is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.

Is the Single-Leg Hop Progression a compound or isolation exercise?

The Single-Leg Hop Progression is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.

How do I do the Single-Leg Hop Progression with correct form?

Arrange a line of cones in front of you. Assume a relaxed standing position, balanced on one leg. Raise the knee of your opposite leg. This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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