Lateral Box Jump
Jump sideways onto the box; the side-on landing loads the hip stabilizers.
How to do it
Setup
Stand SIDE-ON to a low box, feet hip-width.
Steps
- Dip and jump sideways onto the box.
- Land soft on both whole feet, knees bent.
- Stand tall, step down, repeat; switch sides halfway.
Common mistakes
Box too tall for a clean side landing: lower beats sloppy. Jumping down: step off, always. Knees caving on the catch: track the toes.
Breathing
Exhale on the jump, inhale stepping down.
