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Box Jump
Box Jump focuses on explosive takeoff and safe, controlled landing on an elevated surface. Because the landing is higher, impact is usually lower than jumping down to the floor.
Instructions
Stand facing the box with feet about shoulder-width apart. Lower into a short countermovement, then jump explosively onto the box using both feet. Land softly with knees and hips slightly bent. Step down carefully and reset before the next repetition.
Avoid Common Mistakes
• jumping with poor landing control
• collapsing the knees inward on landing
• using a box that is too high
• stepping or jumping down without control
Variations
• with lower or higher box
• with pause on the box
• single jump followed by step-down
• slower controlled takeoff
• repeated jumps with full reset
Type:
strength
Exercise mode:
plyometric
Difficulty:
intermediate
Equipment:
box