Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Wide Mountain Hop.
A plyometric variation of the mountain climber where both feet hop out wide simultaneously before hopping back to the center, elevating the cardiovascular demand while working the core, glutes, and hip abductors. The explosive wide hop challenges coordination and lateral hip strength.
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The Wide Mountain Hop is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.