Lateral Box Jump

Lateral Box Jump — Start position
Start position
Lateral Box Jump — End position
End position
Region
Hip & Glute
Equipment
Other
Category
Plyometrics
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

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

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Assume a comfortable standing position, with a short box positioned next to you. This will be your starting position.

  2. Quickly dip into a quarter squat to initiate the stretch reflex, and immediately reverse direction to jump up and to the side.

  3. Bring your knees high enough to ensure your feet have good clearance over the box.

  4. Land on the center of the box, using your legs to absorb the impact.

  5. Carefully jump down to the other side of the box, and continue going back and forth for several repetitions.

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