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The pistol, or single-leg squat, is a unique exercise that combines strength, flexibility, and grace in a manner unlike many other movements.
Stand on one leg on the floor and sit the hips back in a squatting position until you lightly touch the top of the box.
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Intense cardio and leg strengthening workout combining step-ups and jumps on the plyo box.
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Hop slightly and lift one foot to touch the box. Without loading the top leg quickly and alternate feet.
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A hyperextension or back extension done on the plyo box is a great way to work your lower as well as mid to upper back muscles.
A plyo box is typically used in Plyometrics-style workouts, also called plyos or jump training. However, you can use the plyo box with other bodyweight exercises to add another level of challenge to your workout routine.
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Here are 3 challenging inverted push up variations performed on the plyo box.
Place the hands on the floor in front of the box. Step the feet on the box in the desired position. Make sure the hips are high and the arms are straight in a full pike position.
Straight Leg
Single Leg
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Step ups on the plyo box is a great cardio workout and leg strengthening exercise.
Hop slightly and lift one foot to touch the box. Without loading the top leg quick jump and alternate feet.
Step-ups are a great cardio and leg strengthening exercise working your quadriceps, the muscles in the front of your thighs, and involve both your knee and hip joints.
A plyo box is typically used in Plyometrics-style workouts, also called plyos or jump training. However, you can use the plyo box with other bodyweight exercises to add another level of challenge to your workout routine.
Coming from a fitness background of dance, martial arts, and track & field, Emily loves high intensity workouts. Except running… give her 100 burpees over a mile any day of the week. Her drive is to help anyone and everyone reach fitness goals they thought were out of reach! She also firmly believes that every single person should know how to throw a proper punch.
