How to Do Lateral Box Jump Up With Stabilization
The lateral box jump up with stabilization should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the lateral box jump up with stabilization.
Beginning
Beginning Lateral Box Jump Up
1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and the box one short step in front of you.
2. Drop down, bending your knees slightly and bringing your arms out behind you.
3. As you jump onto the box, use the momentum from your quarter squat to propel you upward, allowing your arms to fly out in front of you.
4. With a slight bend in the knees, softly land on both feet.
Movement
Lateral Box Jump Up Movement
1. With your feet pointed straight ahead, stand beside a box.
2. Tuck your chin in and lift your chest.
3. Contract your glutes and draw in your navel.
4. Jump up sideways using your arms and land both feet on the box.
5. Before stepping off the box and returning to the starting position, hold the landing for a few seconds.
Benefits
Lateral Box Jump Up Benefits
Lateral exercises not only increase strength, stability, and coordination, but they also assist reduce the risk of sports injuries by increasing overall hip, knee, and ankle joint stability and enhancing balance and proprioception throughout the body.
