Box Jump

Set-up

• Stand a short step away from a sturdy box, feet hip-width apart.
• Choose a height you can land on comfortably.

How to do it

1. Swing your arms back and dip into a quarter squat.
2. Jump up, driving your arms forward.
3. Land softly on the box with both feet, knees slightly bent.
4. Stand up fully, then step back down one foot at a time.

Coaching cues

• Land quietly, in the same position you took off from.
• Step down: don’t jump backwards off the box.

Common mistakes

• Choosing a box so high you land in a deep squat.
• Knees caving in on landing.

Safety

• Stop the set if your landings get heavy or untidy.