How to Do Box Jump: Step by Step
- Stand facing box, feet hip-width
- Swing arms and jump explosively
- Land softly on top of box with both feet
- Stand up fully, then step down
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Landing too hard — absorb with knees
- Stepping down backward — turn and step
- Box too high for your ability
Box Jump Tips
- Focus on the mind-muscle connection — think about the target muscle working
- Control both the lifting and lowering phases for maximum muscle activation
- Use a tempo of 2 seconds up, 1 second pause, 2 seconds down for best results
Muscles Worked
quadsglutescalves
Equipment
box
Tracking
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