Jumping and strength training with the Plyo Box

How to Master Your First Plyobox Jump

A plyo box allows you to perform numerous exercises and, above all, improves your explosiveness, speed, and jumping power. The jumps require a bit of courage and are often perceived as a frightening exercise by beginners. To alleviate this fear, we've put together four exercises that will optimally prepare you for your first plyo box jump. All exercises also serve to optimize plyo box jumps, so you can quickly use higher boxes.

We'll show you how to do your first plyo box jump perfectly.

Preparatory exercises

Wide jump

Wide jumps are an optimal exercise for improving your jumping ability. Focus on coordinated jumping and landing. By training with long and wide jumps, you'll improve your balance and body tension, giving you more confidence when plyo jumping.

Squats

Landing on the plyo box is crucial. Squats are the best way to prepare for a coordinated and safe landing. Make sure you perform a perfect squat and keep your weight completely on your heels. Use this same exercise when you attempt the actual plyo box jump!

Getting on and off

Slowly approach the plyo box jump and practice stepping on and off. Important: When doing this, swing your arms as you climb. This way, you'll get used to the movement and feel more confident.

Squat jump

By pushing yourself off the ground like an explosion, you effectively improve your jumping ability and leg mobility. When performing squat jumps, make sure you land carefully and with control, just as you should later when jumping onto the plyo box.

Plyobox jumping exercises

Starting position

Stand shoulder-width apart in front of the plyo box.

Swing your arms behind you and squat down with a quick movement.

Plyo box jump

From the squatting position, quickly swing your arms forward again.

Pull your knees towards your chest and explosively jump onto the plyo box.

Landing

Land firmly in a squat position on the box and push off with your heels to stand firmly on the box.

Tip: If you're still not confident with the plyobox, you can incorporate all four prep exercises into your training routine and keep improving. Don't worry—many athletes have dreaded plyobox jumps at some point. But we're sure: you can do it!