ExercisesBox jump

Box jump

Stand a short step from a sturdy box or bench, swing your arms, and jump to land softly on top with your whole foot. Step down rather than jumping down.

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Two-panel demonstration of the box jump, showing the start and finish positions
Start and finish positions

How to do it

Stand a short step from a sturdy box or bench, swing your arms, and jump to land softly on top with your whole foot. Step down rather than jumping down.

Muscles worked

Front
Back
  • quadsprimary
  • glutes
  • calves

Hover a muscle to find it on the figure. Dark green is the primary mover, lighter green is supporting work.

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How many sets should you do?

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Reviewed 16 August 2026 · Exercise library v2.2