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Hurdle Hops is a compound exercise targeting the legs: several joints work together, it takes heavy loading well and belongs at the start of a session. Secondary muscles: calves, core. Equipment: bodyweight, other. Difficulty: intermediate, add it once the basics are solid. It takes 5 steps; the most common mistake is covered in the tip below.
Step-by-step
- Line up 3-5 low hurdles at even spacing
- Start with feet hip-width apart and knees slightly bent
- Jump over the first hurdle with both feet
- The moment you touch down, jump the next hurdle; no pausing between
- Walk back after the series and repeat
Coaching tip
Start with low hurdles and keep ground contact short; speed comes before height.
Caution
Skip this move or ask a professional first if you have pain or an injury in: knee, ankle. FitCi filters it out of your program automatically based on the injuries in your profile.
How to program it
Sets × reps and rest by goal; load and long rest matter most on compound lifts. Start at the bottom of the range in week one; add 2.5–5% when you hit the top with clean form.
| Goal | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | 4 × 4-6 | 180 s |
| Muscle gain | 3 × 6-10 | 150 s |
| Fat loss / conditioning | 3 × 10-15 | 90 s |
FitCi applies this table to your age and goal automatically and writes weekly progression.
Alternatives
- At home, no equipment: Bodyweight Squat, Wall Sit
- Same muscle, different equipment: Barbell Back Squat, Front Squat, Goblet Squat
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Add this exercise to your program
Build your own program in FitCi, pick an expert template, or photograph the plan your coach gave you; the app tracks sets, reps and weight.