Jump Box Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Legs
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Cardio
- Primary Muscle
- Legs
- Secondary Muscles
- Calves, Core, Glutes
- Intensity
- high
- Category
- plyometrics
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 6.5
- Alternate Names
- Plyometric Box Jump
How to: Jump Box
- Stand in front of a jump box with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Bend your knees slightly and prepare to jump.
- Swing your arms back, then explosively drive them forward as you jump onto the box.
- Land softly with knees slightly bent and your feet flat.
- Step back down and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Landing heavily instead of softly.
- Not using enough arm motion to assist the jump.
- Focusing too much on height rather than form.
Modifications
- Perform jumps onto a lower surface if needed.
- Reduce the height of the jump box.
- Use a soft surface to absorb impact.
Tips
- Focus on landing softly to reduce impact.
- Engage your core while jumping and landing.
- Use your arms for added momentum during jumps.
Jump Box Alternatives
Tags
plyometrics
cardio
legs
jumping
high-intensity
strength