Box Jumps
Legs • Gym • Intermediate
- Muscle Group: Legs
- Training Type: Plyometric
- Equipment: Plyo Box
- Difficulty: Intermediate
Exercise Overview
Box jumps are a plyometric lower-body exercise that develops explosive power, speed, and coordination. By jumping onto an elevated surface, this movement targets the legs and glutes while also improving athletic performance and lower-body strength.
How To Do It
1. Setup
Stand facing a sturdy box with feet shoulder-width apart. Choose a box height that allows you to land safely with control.
2. Starting Position
Bend your knees slightly and hinge at the hips while keeping your chest up and core engaged.
3. Execution
Explosively jump upward and forward onto the box, landing softly with both feet flat and knees slightly bent.
4. Return
Step down carefully one foot at a time and reset before the next repetition.