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Lateral Box Jump
Muscles involved
The lateral box jump hops sideways onto a box. It builds explosive leg power and lateral agility.
How to do it
- Position yourself sideways next to a bench whose height is proportional to your knee.
- Press with your heels and jump onto the bench, landing with your feet together and knees bent.
- Maintain balance for a moment on the bench, contracting your glutes and core.
- Jump to the other side of the bench and repeat the movement continuously.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Land softly with your knees bent. - Keep your core activated during the entire movement. - Choose a bench height appropriate for your level.
Difficulty
IntermedioFrequently asked questions
Lateral Box Jump: which muscles does it work?
Lateral Box Jump mainly works: Quadriceps, Glutes, Calves. It also involves: Gluteus maximus, Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Short adductor, Long adductor, Iliopsoas, Tensor fasciae latae.
What is Lateral Box Jump good for?
The lateral box jump hops sideways onto a box. It builds explosive leg power and lateral agility.
How do you do Lateral Box Jump with proper form?
- Land softly with your knees bent. - Keep your core activated during the entire movement. - Choose a bench height appropriate for your level.
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