How to Do Box Jump

Box Jump is a quads exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Box Jump

  1. 01Stand in front of a box with your feet at shoulder-width.
  2. 02Swing your arms back and hinge at the hips to prepare for takeoff.
  3. 03Explode upward and land softly on top of the box in a partial squat.
  4. 04Stand up fully to complete the repetition before stepping down.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Box Jump

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Step down from the box rather than jumping back to protect your Achilles tendons.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Box Jump questions

What muscles does Box Jump work?

Box Jump is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Box Jump correctly?

Stand in front of a box with your feet at shoulder-width. Swing your arms back and hinge at the hips to prepare for takeoff. Explode upward and land softly on top of the box in a partial squat. Stand up fully to complete the repetition before stepping down.

What is the A90 coach tip for Box Jump?

Step down from the box rather than jumping back to protect your Achilles tendons.

Is Box Jump suitable for beginners?

Box Jump is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Box Jump?

No. Box Jump is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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