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Single-Leg Box Push-Off: starting position Single-Leg Box Push-Off: end position

Jump · Quads

Single-Leg Box Push-Off

A jump exercise that works the quads. Beginner level, using box or hurdle.

BeginnerBox or hurdleGym

Muscles worked

PrimaryQuads
SecondaryCalves (gastrocnemius & soleus), Hamstrings

Quads, glutes, and calves.

Setup and loading

Low box.

How to do the single-leg box push-off step by step

  1. One foot on the box with your heel near the edge.
  2. Push off as high as possible with that leg.
  3. Land with the same foot on the box and go straight into the next rep.

Form cues

  • Full extension
  • Coordinated arms

Common mistakes

  • Helping with the ground leg
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Sets and reps for your goal

Plyometrics

3-5 x 3-6 jumps · rest 1-2 min

3-6 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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