High Box Jumps

Prerequisites: 
Squat, Squat Jumps
Target Muscles: 
Hip Flexors
Quadriceps
Hamstring
Calves
Stance: 
Neutral athletic stance, feet are parallel and near-shoulder width apart.
Body Position: 

Drop into a ½ squat and quickly extend the hips and jump onto the box positioned in front of the body. Land softly on the box with both feet completely on the box in a semi-squat position. The knees should be brought high through rapid hip flexion during the jump. Step down from the box.

Positions: 
Drop into a ½ squat and quickly extend the hips.
Jump onto the box positioned in front of the body.
The knees should be brought high through rapid hip flexion during the jump.
The knees should be brought high through rapid hip flexion during the jump.
Common Errors: 

- Dropping into a ½ squat and hesitating before performing the jump – it is a quick dip and jump
- Landing hard on the box or not getting the entire bottom surface of both feet on the box
- Allowing the knees to protrude beyond the toes during the landing

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