Purpose: Use this variation of a box jump to build explosive power in both vertical and horizontal jumps.
Focus: power, speed, agility, explosivity, lower body alignment
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Single-Leg Box Jump With 1/4 Turn And...
Purpose: This advanced plyometric exercise will help skaters incorporate rotation as they jump off the plyo box and practice stability in the upper and lower body. Skaters will alternate feet, doing a single-leg jump onto the box, step forward, and do a single-leg jump off the box, stabilize, and...
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Alternating Eagle To Landing Position...
Purpose: This drill is a great way to practice stability in eagle and landing positions while training explosive power. Focus on maintaining balance and control before and after the jump from the box.
Focus: upper and lower body control, jump checkout, balance, stability, explosive power -
Two foot forward box jump, step acros...
Purpose: This is a good beginner box jump exercise where skaters can practice improving their explosive vertical jump up to the box jump while having a lower impact landing with a gentle step down, working on stability as they land. This could be a good exercise for skaters with knee or back inju...
