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Lateral Box Jump
Lateral Box Jump is a beginner plyometrics exercise. It works the adductors, with help from the abductors, calves, glutes, hamstrings and quadriceps.
beginnerotherpush movementcompoundplyometrics
- Main muscles
- adductors
- Also works
- abductors, calves, glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps
How to do it
- Assume a comfortable standing position, with a short box positioned next to you. This will be your starting position.
- Quickly dip into a quarter squat to initiate the stretch reflex, and immediately reverse direction to jump up and to the side.
- Bring your knees high enough to ensure your feet have good clearance over the box.
- Land on the center of the box, using your legs to absorb the impact.
- Carefully jump down to the other side of the box, and continue going back and forth for several repetitions.
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Similar exercises
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- Lateral Cone Hops · other, beginner
- Lateral Bound · body only, beginner
General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).