box jump down with one leg stabilization

Equipment

body weight

Target muscle

calves

How to perform

1. 1

   Stand in front of a box or platform with your feet shoulder-width apart.

2. 2

   Bend your knees and jump onto the box, landing softly with one foot on the box and the other foot hanging off the edge.

3. 3

   Stabilize yourself on the box with the foot that is on it, while keeping the other foot off the ground.

4. 4

   Hold this position for a few seconds, engaging your calf muscles to maintain balance.

5. 5

   Slowly step down with the foot that is on the box, returning to the starting position.

6. 6

   Repeat the exercise with the other leg.