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Box Jump

Quads · Squat

Generic squat demo. Follow the steps below for this exact exercise.

SquatCompound

An explosive two-foot jump onto a box, training lower body power with a soft landing.

Difficulty
Moderate
Tracking
Measured in reps

Muscles worked

QuadsGlutesCalvesCore

Equipment

Box

How to do it

  1. Stand a short step back from a stable box with your feet hip width apart.
  2. Dip into a quarter squat and swing your arms back.
  3. Jump up and forward, landing softly on the box in a quarter squat with your whole foot on the surface.
  4. Stand tall on the box, then step down one foot at a time rather than jumping down.

Coaching cues

  • Pick a height you can land on comfortably, not the tallest box you can reach.
  • Always step down, jumping down adds impact without any benefit.