Target Body Parts
1 of 8
1. Stand
2 of 8
Photo by Terry Doyle
Stand about a foot from the box on balls of feet with feet hip-width apart, hands overhead, palms in.
Find and register for a
Fitness2. Throw
3 of 8
Photo by Terry Doyle
Throw hands behind you to load the spring in your jump as you sit back in a squat-like position.
Find and register for a
Fitness3. Swing
4 of 8
Photo by Terry Doyle
Swing arms forcefully overhead to gain momentum as you jump with legs extended.
Find and register for a
Fitness4. Land
5 of 8
Photo by Terry Doyle
Land with both feet fully on the box, hip-width apart, knees soft.
Find and register for a
Fitness5. Stick
6 of 8
Photo by Terry Doyle
Stick your landing (Gabby Douglas style), hips forward, arms overhead. Then step or jump down. You did it!
Find and register for a
FitnessIt's All About The Box
7 of 8
Photo by Terry Doyle
Plyo boxes (they're really metal podiums) range from 6 to 30 inches high. Use the shorter one until you get comfortable. Your gym probably has a set on the weights floor, or you can buy your own. Spri.com is hooking up readers with a 25 percent discount. Enter self at checkout. You're welcome.
Find and register for a
Fitness
Get ACTIVE on the Go
Couch to 5K®
The best way to get new runners off the couch and across the finish line of their first 5K.
Available for iOS | Android
Discuss This Article