Temptation is a powerful thing. Tell athletes to be careful doing Box Jumps and they'll attempt kangaroo-like leaps to imitate the 50-inch jumping sensations they found on YouTube. Box Jumps have ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most gyms have plyometric boxes. They're also found in parks with public workout areas. Photo: Getty Images Building body strength ...

There are two types of people in this world: those who love box jumps and those who despise them. If you're in the latter group and box jumps are too harsh your knees — or you're just afraid of ...

Workouts that improve your jump are great for stability, strength, and cardio, personal trainer Chrissy Signore said. To jump higher, you need to first build a strong lower body, she said. Signore ...

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Ready to step outside your comfort zone... and up onto a plyo box? This super spicy power-building workout is tough and will challenge you in ways the most grueling long run can’t—and that’s on ...

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Building body strength through fitness training is just one of many parameters. Equally important are explosiveness and improved coordination, for example. Box jumps are particularly effective for ...