box jump down with one leg stabilization

A lower legs exercise targeting the calves, performed with body weight.

box jump down with one leg stabilization demonstration
box jump down with one leg stabilization — demonstration

Body part

Lower Legs

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Calves

Secondary muscles

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Glutes

How to do box jump down with one leg stabilization

  1. Stand in front of a box or platform with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. Bend your knees and jump onto the box, landing softly with one foot on the box and the other foot hanging off the edge.

  3. Stabilize yourself on the box with the foot that is on it, while keeping the other foot off the ground.

  4. Hold this position for a few seconds, engaging your calf muscles to maintain balance.

  5. Slowly step down with the foot that is on the box, returning to the starting position.

  6. Repeat the exercise with the other leg.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Calves

Secondary

QuadricepsHamstringsGlutes

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