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Lateral Bound - Mini Band Stabilize - Endurance

December 30, 2008

Starting Position

  • Standing on one leg with a mini band around both legs above the knees

Procedure

  • Load hip and arms back and down
  • Bound laterally, landing on opposite foot, and hold three seconds
  • Repeat for prescribed number of repetitions

Coaching Keys

  • Use hip and arms to generate force
  • Bound for both distance and height, "sticking" the landing
  • Land softly by absorbing through your hip and keeping feet straight ahead
  • Press laterally into the band with both legs to help maintain stability between bounds
  • Use arms and hip to generate force during the movement

You Should Feel It

  • Working your hips and legs

Tags: Mini Band, Running, Stability, Lateral Movement, Hip, Power, Triathlon, Balance

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