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Lateral Box Jump

Primary muscles
Adductors
Secondary muscles
Hip abductors, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Equipment
Other equipment
Level
Beginner
Category
Plyometrics

Photos

Lateral Box Jump - step 1Lateral Box Jump - step 2

Instructions

  1. Assume a comfortable standing position, with a short box positioned next to you. This will be your starting position.
  2. Quickly dip into a quarter squat to initiate the stretch reflex, and immediately reverse direction to jump up and to the side.
  3. Bring your knees high enough to ensure your feet have good clearance over the box.
  4. Land on the center of the box, using your legs to absorb the impact.
  5. Carefully jump down to the other side of the box, and continue going back and forth for several repetitions.

Exercise data and photos from free-exercise-db (Unlicense).