Dumbbell Seated Box Jump

Dumbbell Seated Box Jump — Start position
Start position
Dumbbell Seated Box Jump — End position
End position
Region
Knee & Thigh
Equipment
Dumbbell
Category
Plyometrics
Level
Intermediate
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • quadriceps
  • calves
  • glutes
  • hamstrings

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Position a box a couple feet to the side of a bench. Hold a dumbbell to your chest with both hands and seat yourself on the bench facing the box. This will be your starting position.

  2. Plant your feet firmly on the ground as you lean forward, extending through the hips and knees to jump up and forward.

  3. Land on the box with both feet, absorbing the impact by allowing the hips and knees to bend.

  4. Step down and return to the starting position.

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