Box Jump (Multiple Response)
- Main muscles
- Hamstrings
- Also works
- Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Glutes, Quads
- Equipment
- Other equipment
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Compound · Push
How to do it
- Assume a relaxed stance facing the box or platform approximately an arm's length away. Arms should be down at the sides and legs slightly bent.
- Using the arms to aid in the initial burst, jump upward and forward, landing with feet simultaneously on top of the box or platform.
- Immediately drop or jump back down to the original starting place; then repeat the sequence.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Box Jump (Multiple Response) work?
- Mainly the hamstrings, with help from the abductors, adductors, calves, glutes, quads.
- What equipment do I need?
- Other equipment.
- Is it good for beginners?
- Yes, it is rated beginner level.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
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Exercise descriptions: free-exercise-db, public domain.