Lateral Box Jump
A beginner compound plyometric exercise that works the inner thighs.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Lateral Box Jump
- Assume a comfortable standing position, with a short box positioned next to you. This will be your starting position.
- Quickly dip into a quarter squat to initiate the stretch reflex, and immediately reverse direction to jump up and to the side.
- Bring your knees high enough to ensure your feet have good clearance over the box.
- Land on the center of the box, using your legs to absorb the impact.
- Carefully jump down to the other side of the box, and continue going back and forth for several repetitions.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Lateral Box Jump
5 movements that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.
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Lateral Bound
A beginner compound plyometric exercise that works the inner thighs, needing no equipment.
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2
Lateral Cone Hops
A beginner compound plyometric exercise that works the inner thighs.
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3
Carioca Quick Step
A beginner plyometric exercise that works the inner thighs.
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4
Thigh Adductor
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the inner thighs, using a machine.
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5
Band Hip Adductions
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the inner thighs, using a resistance band.
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do lateral box jump work?
Lateral Box Jump primarily works the inner thighs. The glutes, calves, hamstrings and quads assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for lateral box jump?
The source dataset does not record equipment for lateral box jump. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Lateral Box Jump: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Lateral Box Jump is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of lateral box jump?
Lateral Bound, Lateral Cone Hops, Carioca Quick Step train the same primary muscles and are listed with 2 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my lateral box jump reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; lateral box jump can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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