Balance trainer lateral jumps

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

How to perform

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.

Muscles Worked

GastrocnemiusSoleus
Secondary: Tibialis anterior, Quads

Tips

Keep your knees slightly bent, core tight, and land softly in the center of the dome. Focus on controlled jumps and avoid rushing reps.

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