Kneeling to Box Jump
The Kneeling to Box Jump mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings, calves / shins and core. You'll need: box.
Required Equipment
Kneeling to Box Jump Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Hamstrings; Upper Calf (gastrocnemius); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
How to do the Kneeling to Box Jump
Kneel on the floor facing a sturdy box or platform with your toes tucked under and arms relaxed by your sides.
Hinge at your hips and swing your arms back to load your glutes and hamstrings for the upcoming explosive movement.
Drive your arms forward and upward while powerfully extending your hips to jump up from your knees.
Land softly on your feet in a quarter squat position on top of the box, absorbing the impact through your legs.
Step down carefully back to the kneeling position on the floor to reset for your next repetition.
Kneeling to Box Jump FAQs
What muscles does the Kneeling to Box Jump work?
The Kneeling to Box Jump mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings, calves / shins and core. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Kneeling to Box Jump?
Box.
What workout day should the Kneeling to Box Jump go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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