Setup and loading
Low box.
How to do the lateral box jump step by step
- Stand sideways to a low box.
- Quick quarter squat.
- Jump sideways onto the box and step down.
Form cues
- Stable landing
- Knees aligned
Common mistakes
- Knee caving in
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Sets and reps for your goal
Plyometrics
3-5 x 3-6 jumps · rest 1-2 min3-6 sets of 3-8 jumps. In total, 60-100 contacts per session (40-60 if you're a beginner). Rest 1 to 2 minutes between sets.
Short, quiet ground contact. If the jump loses height or your foot sticks to the ground, stop: the set is no longer training reactivity. Two sessions per week, 48 h apart.
A guide for healthy adults. Adjust the load to your level and see a professional if you have an injury.
Check your form
Film yourself from the side or ask someone to watch, then tick what you get right.
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Sports it suits
Gear for this exercise
- Plyo boxFoam boxes forgive missed jumps.
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