If you are tired of the same work out program then try something new like box jumps! They are ideal for building athleticism and working out your muscle. There are many benefits that come with this workout. Below are some of what you’ll get from it:
Fast Results
This workout is highly effective that you can get your thighs and buttocks toned in a few weeks time. When you do box jumps, the result is increased calorie- and fat-burning, even when your workout is done. It will definitely boost your metabolism and melt that fat.
Burn Calories Faster
You can burn around 200 to 300 calories per hour. If you don’t have the luxury of time, then start box jumping. At a fast pace, it can burn 1000 to 1200 per hour. It is a quick solution for people who are on the go and have no time to spare at the gym. Fast and effective. Try this if you are into losing some weight.
Stronger Legs
Box Jump is one of the most-used Plyometric exercises. This workout will ensure every muscle in your leg is performing as well as your arms. It helps greatly on increasing the size and strength of your legs. In addition, It will improve your jumping and running ability which is important especially for athletes to build explosive power. It can directly translate to better performance on the field.
Fitness Level Upgrade
Honestly, box jumps are not quite easy to perform especially for beginners. So if you’re performing this move, make sure you are giving it some time and be careful. No need to be fast at first. Just do it slowly and you’ll get faster over time. Practice makes perfect.
No Equipment needed
Great thing about this exercise is that it’s inexpensive. Of course, it is recommended you use a preferably a plyometric box and a stable surface but you don’t actually need a box to do this workout. Just something stable you can jump above or onto it. Some of the alternatives are stairs, bench or a table and you can start jumping!
You probably won’t build massive leg muscles by only doing box jumps because building muscle requires progressive overload (increasing the weight you lift over time).
That said, they’re great if you want to:
1. Increase vertical jump
2. Improve flexibility
3. Warm your legs for a workout
Depending on how you do box jumps, they can also be an awesome form of HIIT-style cardio. Definitely worth doing for functional strength but you won’t see many bodybuilders doing them.
