Side to Side Box Shuffle
How to do the Side to Side Box Shuffle with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Quads
Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Hamstrings
Other
How to do the Side to Side Box Shuffle
- 1
Stand to one side of the box with your left foot resting on the middle of it.
- 2
To begin, jump up and over to the other side of the box, landing with your right foot on top of the box and your left foot on the floor. Swing your arms to aid your movement.
- 3
Continue shuffling back and forth across the box.
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Every Side to Side Box Shuffle set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your quads volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.
Where the Side to Side Box Shuffle fits
The Side to Side Box Shuffle shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Side to Side Box Shuffle: common questions
What muscles does the Side to Side Box Shuffle work?
The Side to Side Box Shuffle primarily works the Quads. It also recruits the Abductors, Adductors, Calves and Hamstrings as supporting muscles.
Is the Side to Side Box Shuffle suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Side to Side Box Shuffle 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 Side to Side Box Shuffle a compound or isolation exercise?
The Side to Side Box Shuffle 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 Side to Side Box Shuffle with correct form?
Stand to one side of the box with your left foot resting on the middle of it. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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