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How to do Lateral Box Jump

Primary muscle: Legs · Secondary: Glutes, Calves, Core

LegsIntermediateBodyweight, OtherCompound
Lateral Box Jump start and end positionLateral Box Jump start and end position

Step-by-step

  1. Stand sideways next to a sturdy plyo box
  2. Bend your knees into a quarter squat
  3. Swing your arms and jump sideways onto the box
  4. Land on both feet with knees bent, soft and quiet
  5. Step down under control and repeat, same side or alternating

Coaching tip

Start with a low box; lateral jumps demand more balance than forward jumps.

Caution

Skip this move or ask a professional first if you have pain or an injury in: knee, ankle. FitCi filters it out of your program automatically based on the injuries in your profile.

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