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Single-leg take-off box jumps

At home Everyone

MediumAbout 5 minOn your own

Jumping onto a box off one leg and landing on two. Single-leg power, like the first step of a sprint.

Video: Muscle & Strength

Also: Two feet up, landing on one

Set up

Stand facing a low box with your weight on one leg.

You need: A sturdy box

Steps

  1. Dip on the standing leg and swing the arms back
  2. Drive off that leg onto the box
  3. Land on both feet, softly
  4. Step down. Do the reps, then swap legs

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

Two-foot box jumps.

Harder

Take off on two feet and land on one.