Front Box Jump
How to do the Front Box Jump with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Hamstrings
Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Glutes, Quads
Other
How to do the Front Box Jump
- 1
Begin with a box of an appropriate height 1-2 feet in front of you. Stand with your feet should width apart. This will be your starting position.
- 2
Perform a short squat in preparation for jumping, swinging your arms behind you.
- 3
Rebound out of this position, extending through the hips, knees, and ankles to jump as high as possible. Swing your arms forward and up.
- 4
Land on the box with the knees bent, absorbing the impact through the legs. You can jump from the box back to the ground, or preferably step down one leg at a time.
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Where the Front Box Jump fits
The Front Box Jump shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Front Box Jump: common questions
What muscles does the Front Box Jump work?
The Front Box Jump primarily works the Hamstrings. It also recruits the Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Glutes and Quads as supporting muscles.
Is the Front Box Jump suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Front Box Jump is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
Is the Front Box Jump a compound or isolation exercise?
The Front Box Jump is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Front Box Jump with correct form?
Begin with a box of an appropriate height 1-2 feet in front of you. Stand with your feet should width apart. This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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