Box Jump

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Very Difficult

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

1. Squat down and bring your arms behind your body.
2. Jump upward in a powerful motion, pushing from your quads, hips and calves.
3. Make sure to thrust your arms forcefully upward and forward to help improve momentum.
4. Land softly on top of the box with both feet while squatting down to lessen the impact on the joints.
5. 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

SKI PURPOSE

Develops explosive leg and hip power.