Quad exercises

Box Jump

Also known as: Sauts sur box · Άλματα σε κουτί · box jumps · plyo box jump

Primary
Quads
Equipment
Other equipment
Level
Beginner
Type
Compound
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do the Box Jump

  1. Stand in front of a sturdy box with feet hip-width apart.

  2. Dip into a quarter squat and swing your arms back.

  3. Jump explosively onto the box and land softly with bent knees.

  4. Step down from the box rather than jumping down.

Sets and reps

GoalSetsRepsRest
Muscle growth3–48–121 min
Muscular endurance2–315–201 min

When you hit the top of the rep range on every set, add a rep or a harder variation next session.

Starting points from training research. Stop each set 1–3 reps short of failure.

Muscles worked

Primary

Quads

Secondary

Glutes, Calves

The front of your thighs straightens the knee. Squats, leg presses and lunges with deep knee bend build them; leg extensions isolate them.

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