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ImpactintermediateHigh impact

Small Hops

Light two-footed hops introduce true jumping impact in a controlled dose — a key progression toward the bone-building loads used in research.

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How to dose it

Sets
2–3
Reps
8–10
Intensity
moderate
Rest
45 s

Bone load

Spine
Hip
Wrist

Equipment

Bodyweight

Set up

  1. 1Stand tall, feet hip-width, near support if needed.

Do this

  • Hop a small height and land softly on the balls of the feet
  • Absorb through the knees and hips
  • Stay tall through the spine

Avoid this

  • Landing with locked knees
  • Folding forward on landing

Safety

Progress from heel drops. Land tall and absorb softly. Not for those with vertebral fracture history or acute pain.

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