Lateral Box Jump
Assume a comfortable standing position, with a short box positioned next to you. This will be your starting position.
About This Exercise
Assume a comfortable standing position, with a short box positioned next to you. This will be your starting position.
1Setup
Assume a comfortable standing position, with a short box positioned next to you. This will be your starting position.
2Execution
Quickly dip into a quarter squat to initiate the stretch reflex, and immediately reverse direction to jump up and to the side. Bring your knees high enough to ensure your feet have good clearance over the box. Land on the center of the box, using your legs to absorb the impact. Carefully jump down to the other side of the box, and continue going back and forth for several repetitions.
Pro Tips
- Bring your knees high enough to ensure your feet have good clearance over the box.
- Land on the center of the box, using your legs to absorb the impact.
- Carefully jump down to the other side of the box, and continue going back and forth for several repetitions.
Train This Exercise
Quick workout with this exercise
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
How to programme it
| Sets | 3 |
|---|---|
| Default reps | 8 |
| Rest | 90 sec |
| Movement pattern | Plyometric |
| Movement type | Compound |