The Best Box Jump Workouts and Exercises for Getting Fit

The box jump is an exercise seen frequently among athletes, and even more often in YouTube gym fail compilation videos. It’s a great movement for developing power and a fun way to add a more athletic component to any strength workout, but most people misapply it in their training. There’s no denying that box jumps can spike the heart rate, but they were never intended to be done for conditioning, utilizing high reps and short rest periods. Let’s take a comprehensive walk-through of the box jump exercise, including the proper way to perform it, the training you need to improve it, and how to incorporate it effectively—and safely—to build total-body explosiveness.