Box Jump Overs Over the Box
- Primary muscles
- Quads, Calves
- Secondary muscles
- Glutes, Hamstrings, Abs
- Equipment
- Other
- Movement pattern
- Squat
Steps
- 1 Stand facing one side of the box with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
- 2 Swing your arms back and bend your knees further, then explosively extend your hips, knees, and ankles to jump upwards and forwards.
- 3 Drive your knees towards your chest to clear the box as you jump over it.
- 4 Land softly on the balls of your feet on the opposite side of the box, absorbing the impact by bending your knees and hips.
- 5 Stand up fully, then turn around to face the box again, ready for the next jump.
