Box jumps are a staple in many agility centered workouts. Kyle Heier is taking that, and moving it to another level.
This exercise is almost an event in itself, requiring training just to perfect proper technique and balance. Safety is a priority, so if you are unsure, or lack complete confidence, make sure you have a spotter in not just these jumps, but in all aspects of fitness training or training for sports.
The last portion of the video, Kyle Heier adds a medicine ball to the top of the stack. This creates obvious risks, but it is the challenge itself which is sought after and craved.
If you wish to work up to trying this, we suggest placing a medicine ball on the floor close to a wall, and jump on top using the wall as support. Keep your feet close together on the floor prior to jumping to ensure they stay relatively close throughout the jump. We stress a high degree of importance on this part as the medicine ball is a small target to hit, even at floor level.
Your hands are a great tool to use for balance. Watch in the video as Kyle places his hands out in front of him throughout the jump. This assists in keeping the body in proper form throughout and balance over his feet where it is best served. If you cannot see the video below, please visit this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6Djqtl8sOk
Admittedly, hard work and dedication are easily the most important factors in the ability to actually make these jumps. This performance does not go unnoticed, and often raises the question in how often does he do these jumps? He responds "Not very often, I would have to start counting my blessings more regularly if I did this all the time."
While he would tell people that he does not do this exercise very often, he does admittedly try to incorporate it into his regular routine during his agility and speed training. He loves to try and get people to try it as well to push their boundaries. While the majority would not even think about it, he is overjoyed by the rare person who does.
"I find being able to do what was once thought impossible is a serious confidence booster. This exercise is just one of those things, and you don't have to go far to give it a try."
Those who do indeed take on the challenge often find themselves taking on whatever Kyle can throw at them.
"It's funny because those are the people I love to train with They never back away from a challenge, and that is what pushing yourself to be better is all about."
This exercise is almost an event in itself, requiring training just to perfect proper technique and balance. Safety is a priority, so if you are unsure, or lack complete confidence, make sure you have a spotter in not just these jumps, but in all aspects of fitness training or training for sports.
The last portion of the video, Kyle Heier adds a medicine ball to the top of the stack. This creates obvious risks, but it is the challenge itself which is sought after and craved.
If you wish to work up to trying this, we suggest placing a medicine ball on the floor close to a wall, and jump on top using the wall as support. Keep your feet close together on the floor prior to jumping to ensure they stay relatively close throughout the jump. We stress a high degree of importance on this part as the medicine ball is a small target to hit, even at floor level.
Your hands are a great tool to use for balance. Watch in the video as Kyle places his hands out in front of him throughout the jump. This assists in keeping the body in proper form throughout and balance over his feet where it is best served. If you cannot see the video below, please visit this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6Djqtl8sOk
Admittedly, hard work and dedication are easily the most important factors in the ability to actually make these jumps. This performance does not go unnoticed, and often raises the question in how often does he do these jumps? He responds "Not very often, I would have to start counting my blessings more regularly if I did this all the time."
While he would tell people that he does not do this exercise very often, he does admittedly try to incorporate it into his regular routine during his agility and speed training. He loves to try and get people to try it as well to push their boundaries. While the majority would not even think about it, he is overjoyed by the rare person who does.
"I find being able to do what was once thought impossible is a serious confidence booster. This exercise is just one of those things, and you don't have to go far to give it a try."
Those who do indeed take on the challenge often find themselves taking on whatever Kyle can throw at them.
"It's funny because those are the people I love to train with They never back away from a challenge, and that is what pushing yourself to be better is all about."
About the Author:
Kyle Heier is an executive and Author with Battle Yourself. If medicine ball box jumps and training of this nature interests you, visit the BattleYourself website. Subscribe now for their online personal training program and begin your journey with your personalized fitness and training plan.
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