How to Do Lateral Box Jump

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

Primary muscle

Glutes

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Lateral Box Jump

  1. 01Stand sideways next to a plyometric box with your feet hip width apart.
  2. 02Drop into a quick quarter squat to load your hips and glutes.
  3. 03Explode laterally and vertically to land softly on top of the box with both feet.
  4. 04Step down one foot at a time and reset your starting position.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Lateral Box Jump

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Glutes Extends the hip, your main power generator.

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

Keep your eyes on the center of the box and swing your arms to generate lateral momentum.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Lateral Box Jump questions

What muscles does Lateral Box Jump work?

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

How do you do Lateral Box Jump correctly?

Stand sideways next to a plyometric box with your feet hip width apart. Drop into a quick quarter squat to load your hips and glutes. Explode laterally and vertically to land softly on top of the box with both feet. Step down one foot at a time and reset your starting position.

What is the A90 coach tip for Lateral Box Jump?

Keep your eyes on the center of the box and swing your arms to generate lateral momentum.

Is Lateral Box Jump suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Lateral Box Jump?

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

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