Legs·Other·Compound
Front Box Jump
Hamstrings · Other
Beginner
Body Part
Legs
Equipment
Other
Level
Beginner
Type
Compound
Force
Push
The Front Box Jump is a beginner other exercise that primarily targets the Hamstrings.
Muscles Worked
Hamstrings primaryAbductors secondaryAdductors secondaryCalves secondaryGlutes secondaryQuads secondary
In Position
How to Do the Front Box Jump
- 1Begin with a box of an appropriate height 1-2 feet in front of you. Stand with your feet should width apart. This will be your starting position.
- 2Perform a short squat in preparation for jumping, swinging your arms behind you.
- 3Rebound out of this position, extending through the hips, knees, and ankles to jump as high as possible. Swing your arms forward and up.
- 4Land on the box with the knees bent, absorbing the impact through the legs. You can jump from the box back to the ground, or preferably step down one leg at a time.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written