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10 Box Jump Variations To Boost Strength Explosiveness And Athleticism

by USA Weightlifting

The box jump is a plyometric exercise that is used by strength, power, fitness, and sports athletes to increase lower body power and explosiveness. While most of us are familiar with the box jump, it is important to understand the benefits and how to integrate these effectively within a training program. Note, that the below article is focusing on performing box jumps with the primary goal of increase force output, explosiveness, and athleticism, NOT simply performing AMRAPs of box jumps at submaximal weights for fitness WODs/purposes.

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