Side over Stepbox Jump
The Side over Stepbox Jump mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the calves / shins. You'll need: box.
Required Equipment
Side over Stepbox Jump Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Upper Calf (gastrocnemius)
How to do the Side over Stepbox Jump
Stand to the side of an exercise stepbox with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
Lower into a quarter squat, swinging your arms back to build momentum for the jump.
Explode upward and laterally, pushing off your feet to clear the stepbox.
Land softly on the opposite side with your knees bent to absorb the impact immediately.
Reverse the movement, jumping back across the stepbox to complete one repetition.
Side over Stepbox Jump FAQs
What muscles does the Side over Stepbox Jump work?
The Side over Stepbox Jump mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the calves / shins. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Side over Stepbox Jump?
Box.
What workout day should the Side over Stepbox Jump go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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