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Box Split-Stance Drop Land

Improve balance & coordination with Box Split-Stance Drop Land. A dynamic exercise to boost lower body strength and stability!

The Box Split-Stance Drop Land mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the lower back and core. You'll need: box.

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Required Equipment

Box
Box

Box Split-Stance Drop Land Muscles Worked

Primary

Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)

Secondary

Spinal Erectors (erector spinae); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)

How to do the Box Split-Stance Drop Land

  1. Positioning:

    • Stand at the edge of the box with your feet shoulder-width apart.

    • Keep your knees slightly bent and your core engaged for stability.

    • Let your arms hang relaxed at your sides or raise them slightly for balance.

  2. Preparation to Jump:

    • Take a deep breath and focus on the ground where you will land.

    • Shift your weight onto one leg (this will be your landing leg) while letting the opposite leg hang off the box.

  3. Jumping Off the Box:

    • Bend your standing leg and push off the box, allowing your other leg to move forward.

    • Use your arms to help propel your body downward and forward.

  4. Landing:

    • Land softly using the leg that was on the edge of the box.

    • Absorb the impact by bending your knee and lowering your body into a soft landing position.

  5. Follow Through:

    • Keep your body balanced and stable in a split stance, with one leg forward and one behind.

    • Hold this position for a moment to ensure stability before preparing for the next repetition.

  6. Repetition:

    • Step back up onto the box and repeat the jump, alternating legs if needed for balance training.

    • Aim for 8-12 repetitions, resting as needed.

Tips:

  • Start with a lower box to master your technique before progressing to higher surfaces.

  • Focus on maintaining control during both the jump and the landing to prevent injury.

  • Keep your movements smooth and controlled throughout the exercise.

Box Split-Stance Drop Land FAQs

What muscles does the Box Split-Stance Drop Land work?

The Box Split-Stance Drop Land mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the lower back and core. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.

What equipment do you need for the Box Split-Stance Drop Land?

Box.

What workout day should the Box Split-Stance Drop Land go on?

It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Box Split-Stance Drop Land variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Low-Box Band Single-Leg Split-Squat, Box Drop Jump, Box Drop Two-Foot Landing and Box Drop to Single-Leg Land.

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