Hurdle step over

Muscles worked: Glutes
Glutes
🔧 Plyometric Box 🔁 reps Difficulty:

Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.

How to perform

Shift weight to one foot, stabilizing the standing leg. Lift the opposite knee high, externally rotating the hip to open the knee. Step the foot over an imaginary hurdle, planting it softly while maintaining balance. Alternate legs.

Muscles Worked

Glute MediusTFLGlute MaxGlute Medius
Secondary: Biceps Femoris, Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis

Tips

Focus on lifting your knee high and rotating your hip outward to maximize the range of motion and engage your glutes effectively. Maintain a tall, upright posture throughout the exercise, engaging your core to stay balanced and prevent excessive leaning. Control the foot placement as you step down, absorbing the impact to protect your joints and maintain stability. Ensure your hips open fully during the rotation to fully activate the hip abductor muscles and improve lateral movement.

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