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How to do Box Jump Down With One Leg Stabilization

The box jump down with one leg stabilization is a plyometric exercise that targets the calves and challenges balance and stability. It involves jumping onto a box and stabilizing on one leg, which also engages the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes.

Box Jump Down With One Leg Stabilization demonstration
Primary muscle
Calves
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Advanced
Category
Legs

How to do Box Jump Down With One Leg Stabilization, step by step

  1. Stand in front of a box or platform with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Bend your knees and jump onto the box, landing softly with one foot on the box and the other foot hanging off the edge.
  3. Stabilize yourself on the box with the foot that is on it, while keeping the other foot off the ground.
  4. Hold this position for a few seconds, engaging your calf muscles to maintain balance.
  5. Slowly step down with the foot that is on the box, returning to the starting position.
  6. Repeat the exercise with the other leg.

Muscles worked

Box Jump Down With One Leg Stabilization works your calves as the main mover, with help from your quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes.

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