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Displacement exercise: one-legged jump (left)

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Lower body
Muscle group
Lower leg muscles (back), Thigh muscles (back), Thigh muscles (front)
Organization

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Stand on one leg (left) on the tip of the foot with the supporting leg slightly bent and the upper body leaning slightly forwards. Jump forwards onto the same (left) leg, supporting your arms during the jump or placing them on your hips/supporting them.

Attention:
Do not put your heel down.

Lighten:
Less long/high jumps.

Harden:
Additional weight (on your back).

Material

1-2 weight cuffs/1 weight vest/sandbag ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

Displacement exercise: one-legged jump (right)

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Lower body
Muscle group
Lower leg muscles (back), Thigh muscles (back), Thigh muscles (front)
Organization

Individual work

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Stand on one leg (right) on the tip of the foot with the supporting leg slightly bent and the upper body leaning slightly forwards. Jump forwards onto the same (right) leg, supporting your arms during the jump or placing them on your hips/supporting them.

Attention:
Do not put your heel down.

Lighten:
Less long/high jumps.

Harden:
Additional weight (on your back).

Material

1-2 weight cuffs/1 weight vest/sandbag ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

Shifting exercise: alternating extension and flexion of one leg while standing

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Lower body
Muscle group
Lower leg muscles (back), Thigh muscles (back), Thigh muscles (front)
Organization

Individual work

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Stand slightly staggered (front facing forwards) with an upright upper body and arms bent in front of the body (hands at chin height). Raise the back leg, bend it and push it out forwards (kicking movement) and, after stretching the leg as high as possible in the air, lower the free leg in front of the body. Then perform the next movement with the other (back) leg. The kicking movements create a continuous movement.

Lighten:
lift the free leg less.

Harden:
additional weight on the legs.

Material

2 weight cuffs

Shifting exercise: crouching position (duck walk)

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Lower body
Muscle group
Gluteal muscles, Lower leg muscles (back), Thigh muscles (back), Thigh muscles (front)
Organization

Individual work

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Squat with your upper body upright and your arms bent and supported in front of your chest/on your hips. Alternate between moving your legs forwards and moving in this way.

Attention:
Keep your squat as low as possible.

Lighten:
Bend your legs less (higher basic position/squat).

Harden:
Additional weight (on the shoulders).

Material

1 weight vest/sandbag ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

  • Verschiebungsubung_kauernde_Position_(Entengang).pdf

Shifting exercise: alternating squat and body extension

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Whole body
Muscle group
Gluteal muscles, Shoulder muscles, Thigh muscles (back), Thigh muscles (front)
Organization

Individual work

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Turned sideways squat with your arms bent in front of your body (hands at chest height). Alternate between stretching one arm overhead (slightly crosswise, upward hook), stretching your legs at the same time and moving them forwards with each stroke/step (bring the back leg forwards) and then returning to the squat position.

Attention:
Bring your buttocks back, not your knees forwards. Keep your knees behind your toes. Keep your back straight at all times.

Lighten:
Do not lower your buttocks too low (larger angle in the knees), reduce the striking movement.

Harden:
Bend your knees more (smaller angle); hold additional weight (on your arms or in your hands).

Material

2 weight cuffs/weight balls/dumbbells/1 weight waistcoat ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

Displacement exercise: knee lift

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Lower body
Muscle group
Lower leg muscles (back), Thigh muscles (back), Thigh muscles (front)
Organization

Individual work

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Stand upright, hip-width apart (starting position, then one leg always moving freely) and alternately raise and lower one knee to navel height in order to move. The arms swing along and support the movement (knee lift). The rhythm/intensity can be varied.

Attention:
Keep your upper body stable/upright, actively support the movement with your arms.

Lighten:
Lift your knees less high; perform more slowly (reduce rhythm/intensity).

Harden:
Lift your knees higher; perform quickly (increase rhythm/intensity); add weight to your legs (hold in your hands).

Variation:
Fold your arms behind your head, move your elbows crosswise towards your raised knee.

Material

2 weight cuffs/weight balls/dumbbells/1 weight waistcoat ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

  • Verschiebungsubung_Kniehebelauf.pdf

Movement exercise: push-up position

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Whole body
Muscle group
Abdominal muscles (straight), Arm stretcher, Chest muscles
Organization

Individual work

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Shift forwards into a push-up position by moving your arms and legs.

Attention:
Do not arch your back, the upper body and legs should form as straight a line as possible.

Lighten:
Place your knees on the floor and raise your buttocks slightly.

Harden:
Add weight (on the back).

Variant I:
Shift sideways.
Variant II:
Vary the position of the hands/arms (e.g. wide, narrow, together).

Material

1 weight vest/weight disc/sandbag ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

Shifting exercise: bending one leg sideways in forearm support

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Whole body
Muscle group
Abdominal muscles (lateral), Abdominal muscles (straight)
Organization

Individual work

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Shift in forearm support by moving the forearms and legs. When moving the leg forwards, first bend it to the side (knee approximately at hip/belly button height). Try to keep the upper body as low as possible.

Attention:
Do not arch your back, the upper body and legs should form as straight a line as possible.

Lighten:
Place your knees on the floor, stretch your buttocks slightly upwards.

Harden:
Additional weight (on your back).

Material

1 weight vest/weight disc/sandbag ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

Shifting exercise: bending one leg sideways in a push-up position

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Whole body
Muscle group
Abdominal muscles (lateral), Abdominal muscles (straight), Arm stretcher, Chest muscles, Shoulder muscles
Organization

Individual work

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Push-up position (face down) with the arms slightly offset (place one hand further forwards). Alternately bend one leg and move it to the side of your body (knee to the elbow of the arm further back) in order to shift. Try to keep your upper body as low as possible.

Attention:
Do not sag (tighten your stomach).

Lighten:
Stretch your buttocks slightly upwards.

Harden:
Add weight (on your back).

Variant:
Lower your upper body at the same time as moving your leg forwards (push-up).

Material

1 weight vest/weight disc/sandbag ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

Shifting exercise: Sideways steps in squat position (left)

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Lower body
Muscle group
Gluteal muscles, Thigh muscles (back), Thigh muscles (front)
Organization

Individual work

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Squat/knee bend position with upper body upright (buttocks slightly higher than knees), arms supported on hips. Move forwards using lateral adjustment steps (left leg forwards to a very wide, deep squat position, right leg backwards to a hip-width squat position).

Attention:
Always keep your squat as low as possible.

Lighten:
Bend your legs less (higher basic position/squat).

Harden:
Additional weight (on the shoulders).

Material

1 weight vest/sandbag ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

Shifting exercise: sideways steps in squat position (right)

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Lower body
Muscle group
Gluteal muscles, Thigh muscles (back), Thigh muscles (front)
Organization

Individual work

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Squat/knee bend position with upper body upright (buttocks slightly higher than knees), arms supported on hips. Move forwards using lateral adjustment steps (right leg forwards to a very wide, deep squat position, left leg backwards to a hip-width squat position).

Attention:
Always keep your squat as low as possible.

Lighten:
Bend your legs less (higher basic position/squat).

Harden:
Additional weight (on the shoulders).

Material

1 weight vest/sandbag ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

Shifting exercise: Sprinting

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Lower body
Muscle group
Gluteal muscles, Lower leg muscles (back), Thigh muscles (back), Thigh muscles (front)
Organization

Individual work

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Cover a certain distance as quickly as possible/at a sprint.

Material

No material required

  • F_Verschiebungsubung_Sprinten.pdf
  • H_Verschiebungsubung_Sprinten.pdf
  • F_Sprint.pdf
  • H_Sprint.pdf

Displacement exercise: jump forwards

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Lower body
Muscle group
Lower leg muscles (back), Thigh muscles (back), Thigh muscles (front)
Organization

Individual work

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Stand with your hips wide apart, legs slightly bent and arms supported on your hips. Move forwards by jumping off with both legs (double jumps).

Attention:
Knees always remain behind the toes, maintain balance with bent knees after each landing.

Lighten:
Bend the knees less (greater angle); jump less forwards.

Harden
Bend your knees more (smaller angle); arms in front; additional weight (on the shoulders/legs).

Variant:
Arms not propped up or in front, but actively support the jump with your arms (with momentum).

Material

2 weight cuffs/1 weight vest/sandbag ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

Shifting exercise: Jump forwards (frog hop)

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Lower body
Muscle group
Gluteal muscles, Lower leg muscles (back), Thigh muscles (back), Thigh muscles (front)
Organization

Individual work

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Crouching position with your arms between your legs (touching the floor). Jump forwards with both legs and back to the starting position.

Attention:
Keep your back straight, cushion the landing.

Lighten:
Less long/high jumps.

Harden:
Additional weight (on the shoulders).

Material

2 weight cuffs/1 weight vest/sandbag ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

Shifting exercise: Jump to the side forwards with one leg

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Lower body
Muscle group
Lower leg muscles (back), Thigh muscles (back), Thigh muscles (front)
Organization

Individual work

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Stand on one leg with the supporting leg slightly bent. Tilt your upper body forwards slightly and jump forwards to the side onto the other leg (alternating single-leg jumps). Keep your balance briefly before the next jump.

Attention:
Keep your knees stable and always behind the tips of your feet.

Lighten:
Bend your knees less (greater angle); jump less to the side/forward.

Harden:
Bend your knees more (smaller angle); hold additional weight (on your legs, on your shoulders, in front of your chest or in your hands); bend your knees more (smaller angle).

Material

2-4 weight cuffs/2 weight balls/dumbbells/1 weight vest/weight disc/sandbag/fighting rucksack ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

Shifting exercise: Trotting

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Lower body
Muscle group
Lower leg muscles (back), Thigh muscles (back), Thigh muscles (front)
Organization

Individual work

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Cover a certain distance at a relaxed running pace/gait.

Variant:
Shake out your arms and legs at the same time.

Material

No material required

Shifting exercise: Trotting with loosening exercises

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Whole body
Muscle group
Arm flexors, Arm stretcher, Lower leg muscles (back), Shoulder muscles, Thigh muscles (back), Thigh muscles (front)
Organization

Individual work

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Cover a certain distance at a relaxed running pace/gait, shaking out your arms and legs (loosening exercises).

Material

No material required

Shifting exercise: forearm support

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Centre of the body
Muscle group
Abdominal muscles (straight)
Organization

Individual work

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Shift forwards in forearm support by moving the forearms and legs.

Attention:
Do not arch your back, the upper body and legs should form as straight a line as possible.

Lighten:
Place your knees on the floor, stretch your buttocks slightly upwards.

Harden:
Additional weight (on your back).

Variation:
Shift sideways.

Material

1 weight vest/weight disc/sandbag ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

  • Verschiebungsubung_Unterarmstutz.pdf

Shifting exercise: four-foot stance (backwards)

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Whole body
Muscle group
Abdominal muscles (straight), Arm flexors, Shoulder muscles
Organization

Individual work

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Shift on all fours. The arms are almost fully extended, the legs are bent and the chest is directed towards the floor. Movement is in the direction of the legs.

Attention:
Knees are not lowered.

Harden:
Additional weight (on the back).

Variation:
Forwards, backwards and sideways shifts are possible.

Material

1 weight vest/weight disc/sandbag ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

Shifting exercise: four-foot stance (forwards)

Power

00:00
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Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Whole body
Muscle group
Abdominal muscles (straight), Arm flexors, Shoulder muscles
Organization

Individual work

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Shift on all fours. The arms are almost fully extended, the legs are bent and the chest is directed towards the floor. Movement is in the direction of the arms.

Attention:
Knees are not lowered.

Harden:
Additional weight (on the back).

Variation:
Forwards, backwards and sideways shifts are possible.

Material

1 weight vest/weight disc/sandbag ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

Shifting exercise: four-foot stance backwards (backwards)

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Whole body
Muscle group
Abdominal muscles (straight), Arm stretcher, Shoulder muscles
Organization

Individual work

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Shift on all fours, arms almost fully extended, legs bent, chest facing upwards. The movement is in the direction of the arms.

Attention:
Do not lower the buttocks.

Lighten:
Buttocks closer to the floor (sagging).

Harden:
Additional weight (on the hips).

Variant:
Forwards, backwards and sideways shifts are possible.

Material

1 weight vest/weight disc/sandbag to make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

  • Verschiebungsubung_Vierfussstand_rucklings.pdf

Shifting exercise: four-foot stance backwards (backwards)

Power

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Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Whole body
Muscle group
Abdominal muscles (straight), Arm stretcher, Shoulder muscles
Organization

Individual work

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Shift on all fours. The arms and legs are almost fully extended and the chest is pointing upwards. Movement is in the direction of the arms.

Attention:
The buttocks are not lowered.

Lighten:
The buttocks are closer to the floor (sagging).

Harden:
Additional weight (on the hips).

Variant:
Forwards, backwards and sideways shifts are possible.

Material

1 weight vest/weight disc/sandbag ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

Shifting exercise: four-foot stance backwards (forwards)

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Whole body
Muscle group
Abdominal muscles (straight), Arm stretcher, Shoulder muscles
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

Shift on all fours. The arms are almost fully extended, the legs are bent and the chest is facing upwards. Movement is in the direction of the legs.

Attention:
The buttocks are not lowered.

Lighten:
The buttocks are closer to the floor (sagging).

Harden:
Additional weight (on the hips).

Variant:
Forwards, backwards and sideways shifts are possible.

Material

1 weight vest/weight disc/sandbag ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

Four-legged stance with arms raised

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Sling trainer
Body part
Centre of the body
Muscle group
Abdominal muscles (straight)
Organization

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Progression I:
Adjust the sling trainer to mid-lower leg length (standing). Stand on four feet with your forearms in the slings, looking towards the floor (head in extension of the spine). Lift your knees (slightly) off the floor and hold the position.

Progression II:
Analogue progression I, but with support on your hands.

Progression III:
Analogue progression II, additionally bring your hands forwards.

Attention:
Keep your back straight, no hollow back.

Harden:
The more horizontal the body position and the further away the feet are from the attachment point, the more challenging the exercise becomes.

Variant:
For progression I+II, raise and lower the pelvis (do not put your knees down).

Material

1 sling trainer

Four-legged stance with legs elevated

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Sling trainer
Body part
Centre of the body
Muscle group
Abdominal muscles (straight)
Organization

Individual work

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Progression I:
Adjust the sling trainer to the length of the centre of the lower leg (when standing). Stand with four feet on the forearms, feet vertically under the attachment point in the slings, looking towards the floor (head in line with the spine). Lift your knees off the floor and hold the position.

Progression II:
Analogue to progression I, but with the upper body supported on the hands.

Progression III:
Analogue to progression I, but with the upper body pushed back slightly with pressure from the shoulders and then returned.

Attention:
Keep your body tense, don't let your hips sag and keep your back straight (for all progressions).

Harden:
The further away your head is from the attachment point, the more challenging the exercise becomes.

Variant:
In progressions I+II, raise and lower your pelvis (don't put your knees down).

Material

1 sling trainer

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