Front Box Jump

Front Box Jump — Start position
Start position
Front Box Jump — End position
End position
Region
Knee & Thigh
Equipment
Other
Category
Plyometrics
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • hamstrings
  • abductors
  • adductors
  • calves
  • glutes
  • quadriceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Begin with a box of an appropriate height 1-2 feet in front of you. Stand with your feet should width apart. This will be your starting position.

  2. Perform a short squat in preparation for jumping, swinging your arms behind you.

  3. Rebound out of this position, extending through the hips, knees, and ankles to jump as high as possible. Swing your arms forward and up.

  4. Land on the box with the knees bent, absorbing the impact through the legs. You can jump from the box back to the ground, or preferably step down one leg at a time.

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