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§ L · Exercises · QuadricepsUpdated 6/2026

Jump Box

The box jump develops explosive power and primarily targets the quadriceps.

Muscle group
Quadriceps
Equipment
Bodyweight
Exercise type
Plyometrics
Technique
Advanced technique
Explosive

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Quadriceps

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Stand in front of the box with your feet hip-width apart and brace your core.

  2. 02

    Lower into a quick half squat and hinge at the hips while swinging your arms back to generate momentum.

  3. 03

    Explosively jump up and forward by extending your ankles, knees, and hips, and land on top of the box.

  4. 04

    Land softly on your whole foot and absorb the impact with your knees and hips, making sure your knees do not cave inward.

  5. 05

    Stand up under control on top of the box, then step down one foot at a time before the next repetition.

How to get started at the gym

§ 03 · SisuLift

Jump Box is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.

  • ·A ready training program based on your goal
  • ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
  • ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips

§ 04 · Tips

Choose a box height that allows you to bring your feet up without rounding your back. Keep your chest up and your gaze forward as you land to maintain good alignment.

The box jump develops explosive power and primarily targets the quadriceps.

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§ 05 · Same muscles

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