Box Jump
QuadricepsBodyweightIntermediate
Lower-body power training that should look quiet, crisp and controlled.
Muscle worked
Quadriceps, Glutes
Equipment
Bodyweight
Difficulty
Intermediate
Time per set
10-30s
How to perform
Step by step, every rep
01
Choose the right box
Use a height you can land on without tucking knees to your chest.
02
Load the jump
Hinge and bend knees slightly, arms back.
03
Jump and land soft
Drive arms up, jump, and land with knees tracking over toes.
04
Step down
Stand tall on the box, then step down to protect the Achilles and knees.
Common mistakes
Avoid these
✕
Using a box too high
It becomes a hip mobility trick, not a power drill. Fix: Pick a box you can land on quietly.
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Landing with knees caved
Knees take unnecessary stress. Fix: Land with knees over toes and feet flat.
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Jumping down every rep
Extra impact adds fatigue without much benefit. Fix: Step down for most training.
Progressions
Scale it up or down
Make it easier
- Low box jump
- Step-up
- Squat jump
Make it harder
- Higher box jump with clean landing
- Seated box jump
- Weighted vest box jump
How to program it
Sets, reps, rest
| Goal | Sets | Reps | Rest | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Build Strength | 4-6 | 2-5 | 2-3 min | Explosive but safe. Every rep should look athletic. |
| Build Muscle | 3-4 | 6-10 | 90-120s | Moderate. Move with intent, land or catch softly. |
| Build Endurance | 2-3 | 10-15 | 60-90s | Light enough to keep speed high. |
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