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Box Jumps (Hamstrings)

What it does?

This exercise will help tone and strengthen your leg muscles particularly your glutes and hamstrings. It will also help improve your balance and co-ordination.

What you need?

A set of blocks and bench or similar stable surface you can jump up onto

How do you do it?

- Start off by standing behind the box about 1ft away from it
- In one movement swing your arms upwards and jump up onto the box
- You should land on the box with both feet in a semi-squat position
- Step down off the box and get ready for the next jump
- Do 3 sets of 10-20 jumps

Key Points

- Focus on exploding off of the floor and landing with both feet
- Be careful not to lose your balance


 
 

 

 
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