Box jumps are well known for their vast requirements in agility centered workouts. Kyle Heier is taking them one step further.
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.
During the final section of this video, Kyle Heier places a medicine ball on top of the aerobic steps. This obviously creates a high risk factor, but it is the challenge that he craves.
If you are thirsting to take on the challenge, we would urge you to start by making sure you have the proper technique from the ground level. Place a medicine ball at your feet and against a wall. This will allow you to use the wall as support when landing your first jump. Keep your feet close together on the floor in preparations to jump. This will help in keeping them together throughout.
Your hands are an important asset in placement for overall balance. In the video, you can observe Kyle placing his hands out in front of his body, and maintaining that position as best as he can. This allows him to keep his entire body in the proper position throughout the jump by keeping his weight over his feet where it is most required. If the video does not appear below, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6Djqtl8sOk
While Kyle admits his hard work and dedication is a key element in being able to do this on a regular basis, he is often posed the question of how regularly he does the medicine ball box jump. He used to often respond, "Not very often, I would have to start counting my blessings more regularly if I did this all the time."
He does admit now that he tries to add this in on a once per week basis. He will often encourage others to try when they walk by and are in disbelief. While many do not take him up on the offer, the rare individual 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.
During the final section of this video, Kyle Heier places a medicine ball on top of the aerobic steps. This obviously creates a high risk factor, but it is the challenge that he craves.
If you are thirsting to take on the challenge, we would urge you to start by making sure you have the proper technique from the ground level. Place a medicine ball at your feet and against a wall. This will allow you to use the wall as support when landing your first jump. Keep your feet close together on the floor in preparations to jump. This will help in keeping them together throughout.
Your hands are an important asset in placement for overall balance. In the video, you can observe Kyle placing his hands out in front of his body, and maintaining that position as best as he can. This allows him to keep his entire body in the proper position throughout the jump by keeping his weight over his feet where it is most required. If the video does not appear below, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6Djqtl8sOk
While Kyle admits his hard work and dedication is a key element in being able to do this on a regular basis, he is often posed the question of how regularly he does the medicine ball box jump. He used to often respond, "Not very often, I would have to start counting my blessings more regularly if I did this all the time."
He does admit now that he tries to add this in on a once per week basis. He will often encourage others to try when they walk by and are in disbelief. While many do not take him up on the offer, the rare individual 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, an author and executive with Battle Yourself. If medicine ball box jumps and training of this nature interests you, check out 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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