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BOX JUMP
Jump onto a box and stand to full extension. Develops lower body power and explosiveness.
MOVEMENT GUIDE
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HOW TO PERFORM
- 1
Stand facing the box and prepare to jump.
- 2
Drive through the legs and jump onto the box.
- 3
Land securely and finish under control.
THE STANDARD
One jump onto the box ending in full standing extension counts as one rep. Step down under control.
COACHING CUES
Use a stable take-off position.Land with control.Establish the top position securely.
COMMON MISTAKES
Not standing to full extension on top of the box.
Jumping down instead of stepping — injury risk.
Landing with excessive forward lean.
SCALING / SUBSTITUTIONS
Reduce box height.
Step-up to box as a regression.
Broad jump as an alternative.
300WOD APPLICATION
Box jumps appear at Hoplite Standard and above as a lower body power movement.
RELATED EXERCISES
300WOD STANDARDS
Foundation✓
Hoplite✓
Elite✓
Spartan
EQUIPMENT
Bodyweight
MUSCLES
Primary
GlutesQuadriceps
Secondary
HamstringsCalvesAbs / Core