Look no further — instead of squats, try this exercise to build explosive lower-body power and a stronger core

Three words: prisoner box jumps. You don’t need weights, just your body weight and a box or bench. If you have limited ...
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Why box jumps are my go-to move for explosive strength and better coordination

The box jump is a fun and dynamic exercise to add to any routine focused on improving power and lower-body strength. As a personal trainer, I love to include box jumps in my clients’ programming to ...
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Build the strength you actually use day-to-day with this simple plyo box workout – no heavy lifting

If plyometric training isn’t part of your programme, you may want to rethink. The explosive exercises, often used by athletes to boost power and performance, can be incredibly beneficial not just for ...
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3 Box Jump Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Vertical Jump

Temptation is a powerful thing. Tell athletes to be careful doing Box Jumps and they'll attempt kangaroo-like leaps to imitate the 50-inch jumping sensations they found on YouTube. Box Jumps have ...