Plyometric box step-up: how to do it and what it works

Quick step onto a low platform with emphasis on coordination and a stable landing.

Image: start and end of the movement.

How to do it

Fast step-up drill onto a low box that combines leg drive, support control and cardiovascular work.

Form. Use a low height, plant your whole foot on top and switch legs only when the box is stable and the landing is quiet.

Common mistake. Pushing from the foot that stays down, using an unstable box, or speeding up until you lose knee alignment.

Quadriceps, Gluteus maximus · Box or step

The muscles listed are an editorial reference, not a measurement. Adjust the range and the load to what feels comfortable.

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