Weighted High Box Jump
Muscle Groups: Quads, Calves
Weighted High Box Jump focuses on Quads, Calves, with Glutes, Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted High Box Jump with proper form and technique.
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Stand facing a sturdy box of appropriate height, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your arms at your sides.
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Initiate the movement by hinging at your hips and bending your knees into a quarter squat, keeping your chest up and back straight.
- 3
Explosively drive through your heels and the balls of your feet to propel yourself upwards towards the box.
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Bring your knees high towards your chest in mid-air to clear the box.
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Land softly on the box with both feet simultaneously, absorbing the impact by bending your knees and hips.
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Stand tall and fully extend your hips and knees on top of the box.
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Step or jump back down from the box to return to your starting position, maintaining control of the weights.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted High Box Jump primarily targets Quads, Calves , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Glutes, Hamstrings . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Weighted High Box Jump, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted High Box Jump, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
