Lateral Depth Jump
Advanced
Lower Body
Lateral
Description
Step off box, land and immediately jump laterally. Develops multi-directional reactive power essential for cutting and change-of-direction in sport.
Muscles Worked
Glute Medius (primary)
Quadriceps (primary)
Adductors
Calves
Equipment
Plyo Box
Coaching Cues
- Stand sideways on box edge. Step off. Land on both feet. Immediately explode laterally. Minimize ground contact. Push off inside leg. Land softly in athletic position.
Contraindications
Requires good lateral stability and depth jump proficiency.