Adductors · Bodyweight

Lateral Cone Hop

Quick side-to-side hops for springy, reactive hips.

Lateral Cone Hop exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Stand next to a small cone or low object.
  2. Hop sideways over it, landing soft on the balls of your feet.
  3. Immediately bounce back over to the other side.
  4. Keep a steady rhythm for your reps.

The one cue that matters

Land soft and spend as little time on the ground as possible. Think quick and light.

Muscles worked

The Lateral Cone Hop isolates the Adductors — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted adductors volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Lateral Cone Hop work?

The Lateral Cone Hop primarily works the Adductors.

What if I can't do many reps yet?

Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.

How many sets and reps of Lateral Cone Hop?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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