 Lateral
Power Boxes
1. Lateral Jumps
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For starters, set the angles of the
side jump 6 inches further than shoulder width. (As you become more
familiar with the equipment, the exercises become progrssively more aggressive
by increasing the distance between angled platforms.)
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With the left foot on the horizontal
platform place the right foot on the right angle platform keeping your
knee bent to propel your left foot and body center to the left angles platform.
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Rebound by bringing your right foot
next to your left foot, bending your left knee to propel your body center
to the right side.
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Rebound from the right side to the left
by bringing your left foot next to your right foot, your right knee bent
to propel your left foot and body weight to the left side.
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Work up to sets of 10 (each leg - meaning
20 straight jumps)
2. Cross Over Steps
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With both feet shoulder width apart
cross your left foot over your right foot to the right platform.
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Place your right foot on the platform,
then step with your left foot in the area between the boxes.
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Cross your right foot over your left
foot to the left platform.
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Place your left foot on the platform,
then step with your right foot in the area between the boxes.
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Start with the boxes relatively close
to practice the footwork, then move them further and further apart to lengthen
your cross over jump.
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Work up to sets of 10 (each side)
3. Two legged Jumps
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With the boxes closer together, do lateral
jumps with both feet landing on the same box. Crouch low and jump
across laterally.
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You can use ski poles or a solid stationary
object to assist you.
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Do sets of 10 jumps total.
4. One legged Jumps
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A more advanced exercise, keep the boxes
close together and jump with only one foot.
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Do sets of 10 jumps for each foot.
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