Jump Box

How to do it

Aim both feet toward the center of the box on each landing.

1. 1

   Stand in front of a sturdy box or platform at an appropriate height.

2. 2

   Lower into a quarter squat and swing your arms back.

3. 3

   Explode upwards through your legs and swing your arms forward to help with momentum.

4. 4

   Land with both feet fully on the box, knees bent to absorb the impact.

5. 5

   Stand up straight, then step back down and reset for the next jump.

6. 6

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common mistakes

• ✕Crouching too deep before the jump
• ✕Landing on the balls of the feet only
• ✕Letting the knees cave inward on landing