High Box Jumps
High Box Jumps
Prerequisites:
Squat, Squat Jumps
Target Muscles:
Stance:
Neutral athletic stance, feet are parallel and near-shoulder width apart.
Body Position:
Drop into a ½ squat and quickly extend the hips and jump onto the box positioned in front of the body. Land softly on the box with both feet completely on the box in a semi-squat position. The knees should be brought high through rapid hip flexion during the jump. Step down from the box.
Positions:
Common Errors:
- Dropping into a ½ squat and hesitating before performing the jump – it is a quick dip and jump
- Landing hard on the box or not getting the entire bottom surface of both feet on the box
- Allowing the knees to protrude beyond the toes during the landing
- Speed Training: