StrengthIntermediateQuadricepsGlutes
Movement atlas
Box jump
Saut sur caisson
Quick read
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- Quadriceps, Glutes
- Equipment
- Bodyweight, Plyo box
Description
Jump onto a sturdy box or bench with both feet landing simultaneously.
From reference to session
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Instructions
- 1Stand facing a stable plyo box with feet hip-width apart, then dip slightly at the hips and knees while swinging the arms.
- 2Jump onto the box, land with both feet fully supported and knees soft, then step down under control.
Common Mistakes
- Choosing a box that is too high and excessively tucking the knees just to reach the edge.
- Landing only on the toes or allowing the knees to collapse inward.
Tips
- Stand facing a stable plyo box with feet hip-width apart, then dip slightly at the hips and knees while swinging the arms.
- Jump onto the box, land with both feet fully supported and knees soft, then step down under control.
Equipment
BodyweightPlyo box
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