Box Jump
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PrimarySecondaryTertiary
Muscles worked
QuadsPrimary · 80%
GlutesSecondary · 70%
CalvesSecondary · 50%
Equipment
Plyo Box
How to log the weight
Bodyweight
A bodyweight movement — log added load only if you strap extra weight on.
Recovery window
~72h for the primary movers
Quads~72h
Glutes~72h
Calves~40h
Programming notes
Box Jump is driven by the quads, with glutes and calves assisting. Give the primary movers roughly 72 hours before loading them hard again. In the same session it pairs cleanly with Barbell Bench Press, whose primary movers don't overlap with anything this exercise works.