Lateral Box Jump

What it is

Perform this dynamic plyometric exercise by jumping sideways onto a low box. It effectively builds explosive power and agility, primarily engaging your adductor muscles on the inner thighs. You will also activate your abductors, glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps, and calves during the movement.

Technique tips

• Dip quickly into a quarter squat to load the jump.
• Drive your knees high to clear the box safely.
• Land softly on the center of the box, absorbing the impact.
• Jump down carefully and alternate sides for continuous repetitions.

How to track your progress

Log the weight and reps of each set. Straddly turns every set into an estimated one-rep max, so a heavier single and a strong set of eight both count as progress, and it flags a personal record the moment you beat your best.