Dumbbell Seated Box Jump
How to do the Dumbbell Seated Box Jump
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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.
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Plant your feet firmly on the ground as you lean forward, extending through the hips and knees to jump up and forward.
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Land on the box with both feet, absorbing the impact by allowing the hips and knees to bend.
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Step down and return to the starting position.
How to program the Dumbbell Seated Box Jump
Sets and reps
As a compound movement, the Dumbbell Seated Box Jump responds well to heavier loading. For strength, work in the 3–5 sets of 4–8 reps range with 2–3 minutes of rest between sets. For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 90 seconds of rest is the classic hypertrophy zone. Place it early in your session, when you're freshest, and leave 1–3 reps in reserve on most sets.
Progression
The Dumbbell Seated Box Jump is rated intermediate. Earn the right to progress: only add load when every rep of every set moves with consistent technique. Video your sets or use a mirror to check positions, and use double progression (add reps to the top of your range, then add load and reset) rather than jumping weight.
Secondary muscles worked
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Dumbbell Seated Box Jump work?
The Dumbbell Seated Box Jump primarily targets the Quadriceps. It also recruits the Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings as supporting muscles.
What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell Seated Box Jump?
You need Dumbbell. Difficulty level: Intermediate.
How many sets and reps of the Dumbbell Seated Box Jump should I do?
For strength, do 3–5 sets of 4–8 reps with 2–3 minutes rest. For muscle growth, do 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with about 90 seconds rest.
