AdductorsBeginner

Lateral Box Jump

Plyometrics movement using Other.

Primary muscle: Adductors
Secondary muscles: Abductors, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Force: Push
Movement pattern: Compound
Movement category: Plyometric

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Muscle guide

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The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.

Primary AdductorsSupporting Abductors, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps

Movement instructions

Set up, move with control, and reassess.

1
Assume a comfortable standing position, with a short box positioned next to you. This will be your starting position.
2
Quickly dip into a quarter squat to initiate the stretch reflex, and immediately reverse direction to jump up and to the side.
3
Bring your knees high enough to ensure your feet have good clearance over the box.
4
Land on the center of the box, using your legs to absorb the impact.
5
Carefully jump down to the other side of the box, and continue going back and forth for several repetitions.

Technique guidance

Breathe, avoid common faults, and train safely.

Breathing

Exhale during the explosive effort, then take a controlled breath as you reset. Recover between repetitions so breathing and landing control stay consistent.

Common mistakes

Landing stiffly or noisily instead of absorbing force under control.
Letting the knees collapse inward on takeoff or landing.
Continuing after jump height or landing quality deteriorates.

Safety

Use a clear, non-slip landing area and begin with a lower-impact variation.
Stop the set when takeoff or landing control deteriorates.
Inspect the implement and clear its movement path before starting.

General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.

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