box jump down with one leg stabilization
The box jump down with one leg stabilization is a plyometric exercise that targets the calves and challenges balance and stability. It involves jumping onto a box and stabilizing on one leg, which also engages the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes.
Difficulty
Equipment: Bodyweight
Duration: 30seconds
Calories: ~9.5/per minute
CARDIO
Target Muscle
calvesLOWER POST
Secondary Muscles
quadricepshamstringsglutes
Instructions
- Stand in front of a box or platform with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Bend your knees and jump onto the box, landing softly with one foot on the box and the other foot hanging off the edge.
- Stabilize yourself on the box with the foot that is on it, while keeping the other foot off the ground.
- Hold this position for a few seconds, engaging your calf muscles to maintain balance.
- Slowly step down with the foot that is on the box, returning to the starting position.
- Repeat the exercise with the other leg.
