
Lateral Box Jump
Jump sideways over a short box placed next to you. Dip into a quarter squat, bring the knees up high, and land in the center of the box.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Plyometrics
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force direction
- Push
- Muscles
- 4
Form sequence
01 · setup
Assume a comfortable standing position, with a short box positioned next to you. This will be your starting position.
02 · jump · Key step
Quickly dip into a quarter squat to initiate the stretch reflex, and immediately reverse direction to jump up and to the side.
03 · knee lift
Bring your knees high enough to ensure your feet have good clearance over the box.
04 · landing
Land on the center of the box, using your legs to absorb the impact.
05 · repeat
Carefully jump down to the other side of the box, and continue going back and forth for several repetitions.
What's working
3D
- Gastrocnemius
Secondary · 209 exercises
- Gluteus Maximus
Secondary · 242 exercises
- Hamstrings
Secondary · 277 exercises
- Quadriceps
Secondary · 227 exercises
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