How to do a Balance Trainer Lateral Jumps
Reviewed by Jim Parker, CPT, B.A. Kinesiology
About this exercise
- Sets Logged
- 3,993
- Popularity Rank
- 1280th
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Calves Strength
- 89 mSCORE 16th
- Equipment Required
Workouts with Balance Trainer Lateral Jumps
Instructions for Proper Form
A explosive plyometric exercise using a balance trainer to enhance balance and agility. This exercise primarily targets the muscles in your lower body. Landing on the balance trainer adds a significant amount of instability to the movement which can help recruit smaller stabilizing muscles as well.
- Stand to one side of the Balance Trainer with the feet together.
- Lower into a half squat in preparation to jump.
- Jump laterally, landing on top of the dome, then jump back to the floor.
- Perform the desired number of reps on one side, then repeat on the other side.
- Maintain good, upright posture and a braced core throughout the exercise.
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4. Single Leg Standing Calf Raise
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- Intermediate
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7. Smith Machine Calf Raise
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8. Lateral Bound
61.9 mSCORESWAPPED 3 TIMESThis explosive plyometric exercise is a lateral variation of the bound. This exercise can help improve lateral explosiveness, lower body strength, and balance. This exercise primarily targets the lower body muscles.
9. Dumbbell Calf Raise to Shrug
38.4 mSCORESWAPPED 3 TIMESA compound movement that targets the calves, traps, and shoulders. Starting with a calf raise to activate the lower leg muscles, you transition into a shrug to engage the upper traps. This exercise efficiently works both lower and upper body regions, improving posture and functional strength, ideal for those aiming for comprehensive muscle engagement in a single movement.
10. Dumbbell Toe Walks
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