When you look at a plyo box, what exercise do you think of? Odds are, you envision box jumps. Photo credit: Men's Health And maybe step ups. But let’s be honest: Nobody wants a bulky piece of ...

As Lyndsey sums it up: “It’s one of the most effective bodyweight moves a runner can add. Do them regularly, and you’ll feel ...

Building body strength through fitness training is just one of many parameters. Equally important are explosiveness and improved coordination, for example. Box jumps are particularly effective for ...

Other than burpees, box jumps are probably ~the~ most well-known (and most intimidating!) plyometric exercise you can do. If they give you nightmares of scraped shins, I hear you—but I also guarantee ...

There are two types of people in this world: those who love box jumps and those who despise them. If you're in the latter group and box jumps are too harsh your knees — or you're just afraid of ...

If you’re not one to shy away from a challenge — and a little fun — in your workouts, get ready to jump around! Box jumps are perfect for seasoned exercisers looking for a challenge. If you’re a ...

Plyometric training is a great way for athletes to build explosive power. Performing plyometrics one to three times a week can increase your vertical jump, speed and strength. The gains athletes make ...

Plyometric exercises are aerobic exercises that increase your speed, endurance, and strength. They require you to exert your muscles to their maximum potential in short periods of time. Also known as ...

The box jump is a fun and dynamic exercise to add to any routine focused on improving power and lower-body strength. As a personal trainer, I love to include box jumps in my clients’ programming to ...

Box jumps, kettlebells and bootcamp workouts. Sports medicine doctors discuss risky exercises that commonly lead to injuries and how to stay safe. Exercise is one of the most important parts of ...