When you look at a plyo box, what exercise do you think of? Odds are, you envision box jumps. Photo credit: Men's Health And maybe step ups. But let’s be honest: Nobody wants a bulky piece of ...

Other than burpees, box jumps are probably ~the~ most well-known (and most intimidating!) plyometric exercise you can do. If they give you nightmares of scraped shins, I hear you—but I also guarantee ...

The box jump is a fun and dynamic exercise to add to any routine focused on improving power and lower-body strength. As a personal trainer, I love to include box jumps in my clients’ programming to ...

Building body strength through fitness training is just one of many parameters. Equally important are explosiveness and improved coordination, for example. Box jumps are particularly effective for ...

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If you’re not one to shy away from a challenge — and a little fun — in your workouts, get ready to jump around! Box jumps are perfect for seasoned exercisers looking for a challenge. If you’re a ...

There are two types of people in this world: those who love box jumps and those who despise them. If you're in the latter group and box jumps are too harsh your knees — or you're just afraid of ...

I did box jumps for the first time last week. I mean, I’ve probably jumped on boxes before, but I only recently visited a gym that had a dedicated plyo box. A box made for jumping. It was fun. At ...

Few things are as versatile as apple cider vinegar or a little black dress. But there’s one thing — which you’ve probably seen at your gym — that comes close: a box. Sometimes called a plyo box, this ...

When it comes to getting faster, most runners think of hill sprints, intervals, or logging more miles. But there’s one move that rarely gets a mention, and it doesn’t require lacing up your running ...