Other than burpees, box jumps are probably ~the~ most well-known (and most intimidating!) plyometric exercise you can do. If they give you nightmares of scraped shins, I hear you—but I also guarantee ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most gyms have plyometric boxes. They're also found in parks with public workout areas. Photo: Getty Images Building body strength ...

Box jumps (yes, jumping onto a box) are a proven way to boost clubhead speed. Rory McIlroy’s great at them, and look at what he can do to a ball. The traditional box jump—onto a platform set directly ...

Ready to step outside your comfort zone... and up onto a plyo box? This super spicy power-building workout is tough and will challenge you in ways the most grueling long run can’t—and that’s on ...

If you’re not one to shy away from a challenge — and a little fun — in your workouts, get ready to jump around! Box jumps are perfect for seasoned exercisers looking for a challenge. If you’re a ...

At first glance, springing onto a high box might not feel particularly relevant to running a long way on level group. But box jumps are a fantastic exercise for longer-distance running too. A ...

Temptation is a powerful thing. Tell athletes to be careful doing Box Jumps and they'll attempt kangaroo-like leaps to imitate the 50-inch jumping sensations they found on YouTube. Box Jumps have ...

Building body strength through fitness training is just one of many parameters. Equally important are explosiveness and improved coordination, for example. Box jumps are particularly effective for ...