Quads · Bodyweight

Box Jump

Intermediate

Explosive jump onto a box. Land softly, step down. Primary lower-body power developer for athletes.

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Follow the written setup and technique cues below.

1
Start Pose
Stand facing box, feet shoulder-width
Hinge slightly at hips, arms back
Eyes focused on top of box
2
Finish Pose
Swing arms forward and jump explosively
Land softly with bent knees on top
Stand tall, step back down
Training Cues
✓Explode with maximum effort every rep
✓Land as quietly as possible — absorb force through hips
✓Step down — never jump down
Watch For This
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Landing stiff-legged — high injury risk
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Jumping down from box — loads the joints dangerously
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Not resetting for each rep

💪 Primary Muscles

● PRIMARY
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Quadriceps

Quadriceps

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Primary
QuadricepsGluteus Maximus
Secondary
HamstringsGastrocnemiusSoleus
Stabilizers
Core

Pro Tip

The goal is maximum height, not maximum reps. 3–5 quality reps beats 15 poor ones. Reset between every jump.

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