How to do it
Stack your jumping foot directly under your hip at takeoff.
- 1
Stand on one leg in front of a stable box or platform.
- 2
Bend your knee and use your arms to help propel you up as you jump onto the box.
- 3
Land softly on the same leg, with your knee slightly bent.
- 4
Step down and repeat on the other leg.
- 5
Alternate legs for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on landing softly and with control to minimize impact on your joints and maintain balance.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the landing knee cave inward
- ✕Jumping off both legs instead of one
- ✕Swinging the arms erratically during the jump