Single-leg box jump

Muscles

• Gluteus maximus
• Semitendinosus
• Semimembranosus
• Biceps femoris (long)
• Rectus femoris
• Vastus medialis
• Vastus intermedius
• Vastus lateralis
• Gastrocnemius
• Soleus
• Flexor digitorum brevis
• Flexor digitorum longus
• Flexor hallucis longus
• Flexor hallucis brevis

Technique

1. Stand on one leg in front of a box.
2. Jump onto the box using only that leg.
3. Land in a controlled single-leg squat on top of the box.

Form tips

1. Land quietly on the box.
2. Stabilize the landing before moving.

Similar Exercises

• Depth jump
• Seated vertical jump
• Jumping step-up
• Box shuffle
• Jumping lunge

Equipment

• Plyo Box