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Dumbbell Seated Box Jump

Main muscles
Quads
Also works
Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Intermediate
Type
Compound · Push

How to do it

  1. Position a box a couple feet to the side of a bench. Hold a dumbbell to your chest with both hands and seat yourself on the bench facing the box. This will be your starting position.
  2. Plant your feet firmly on the ground as you lean forward, extending through the hips and knees to jump up and forward.
  3. Land on the box with both feet, absorbing the impact by allowing the hips and knees to bend.
  4. Step down and return to the starting position.

Quick answers

What muscles does the Dumbbell Seated Box Jump work?
Mainly the quads, with help from the calves, glutes, hamstrings.
What equipment do I need?
Dumbbell.
Is it good for beginners?
It is rated intermediate level.
How do I track progress on it?
Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.

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