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Seated Box Jump

Quadriceps · Hamstrings · Calves · Plyo box

How to do it

  1. Sit on a box or bench facing a taller box, with the feet flat and the torso upright. Hold no extra load.
  2. Do not stand first or use a standing arm-swing preload.
  3. From the sit, swing the arms and explode through the hips and knees to jump onto the taller box.
  4. Land on both feet with the hips and knees bent, then stand tall on the box.
  5. Step down, sit again, and repeat for the set reps.
Primary muscle
Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings · Calves
Equipment
Plyo box

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