If you’re not one to shy away from a challenge — and a little fun — in your workouts, get ready to jump around!
Box jumps are perfect for seasoned exercisers looking for a challenge.
If you’re a beginner or have any injuries, take pause before incorporating box jumps into your routine.
In this case, be sure to consult a doctor and an experienced personal trainer on form and technique prior to diving in.
Plyometrics, or jumping exercises, push your muscles to the max, helping increase your power, strength, and speed.
Box jumps are a quintessential plyometric move where you jump from the floor up onto an elevated surface, like a box.
This exercise is high impact, targeting your:
- quads
- glutes
- hamstrings
- calves
What’s the point?
You’ll see quite a few benefits when you incorporate box jumps into your routine, including:
An increase in your power and explosiveness
Look at professional sprinters and football players — they focus on quick, explosive movements and rely on the power in their legs to make it happen. Box jumps will help you get there.
An increase in your vertical jump range
How high can you jump? By practicing box jumps, you’ll gain more “hops.”
An increase in output and calorie burn
Box jumps require a lot of energy, which means a killer calorie burn.
The bottom line
If you’re looking to gain explosiveness and power, or even more endurance, box jumps could be a valuable addition to your workouts. So grab your Foam Plyometric Box, plant your feet, and jump in!
