Box Jump
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Difficulty
Medium_to_Hard
Equipment Needed
Plyometirc Box. Steel box can be 12", 24", or 36" (depending on your height and ability level.)
Starting Position
Stand in front of Plyometric box.
Procedure
- Squat down and bring your arms behind your body.
- Jump upward in a powerful motion, pushing from your quads, hips and calves.
- Make sure to thrust your arms forcefully upward and forward to help improve momentum.
- Land softly on top of the box with both feet while squatting down to lessen the impact on the joints.
- Step down and repeat for the suggested number of repetitions.
Coaching Keys
- Explosively swinging your arms up helps with jump height.
- Land softly on your feet
You Should Feel it...
In your abdominals, total body, hips, and thighs
Exercise Purpose
Develops explosive leg and hip power.
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