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Box Lunge

Free Weights / Plyometrics / Intermediate

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  • Barbell

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box lunge is a free weights and plyometrics exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the glutes, hip flexors, calves and hamstrings ...more

box lunge is a free weights and plyometrics exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the glutes, hip flexors, calves and hamstrings.

The only box lunge equipment that you really need is the following: barbell. There are however many different box lunge variations that you can try out that may require different types of box lunge equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper box lunge form is easy with the step by step box lunge instructions, box lunge tips, and the instructional box lunge technique video on this page. box lunge is a exercise for those with a intermediate level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the box lunge video, learn how to do the box lunge, and then be sure and browse through the box lunge workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Keep lower back tight and straight. do not bend your neck down, look forward when performing exercise.
  2. Do not perform exercise too quickly as it is easy to pull your groin without properly warming up and while doing heavy weight. Use smooth, controlled movements.
  3. Be sure to firmly plant feet on box. And make sure box is close enough where the groin is not being overly stretched when stepping forward onto box.

Variations

  1. Can also be performed while holding dumbbells at side or holding them up above shoulders.
  2. Height of box can be adjusted higher for a deeper stretch or lowered to make it easier. Be careful not too use too high a height to avoid injury.
  3. Hold for a few seconds at bottom of the lunge before coming back to starting postion.

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound

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Equipment Needed

  • Barbell

Tips

  1. Keep lower back tight and straight. do not bend your neck down, look forward when performing exercise.
  2. Do not perform exercise too quickly as it is easy to pull your groin without properly warming up and while doing heavy weight. Use smooth, controlled movements.
  3. Be sure to firmly plant feet on box. And make sure box is close enough where the groin is not being overly stretched when stepping forward onto box.

Variations

  1. Can also be performed while holding dumbbells at side or holding them up above shoulders.
  2. Height of box can be adjusted higher for a deeper stretch or lowered to make it easier. Be careful not too use too high a height to avoid injury.
  3. Hold for a few seconds at bottom of the lunge before coming back to starting postion.

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound