What equipment do you need for the box jumps?

You need box to do the box jumps.

Legs · Box

Box Jumps

How to do the box jumps, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.

Stand facing a box or platform. Bend knees and jump onto box, landing softly with both feet. Step or jump back down and immediately repeat.

1Feel explosive power from your quads, glutes, and calves as you jump onto the box
2Swing your arms for momentum and land softly on the platform
3Engage your core to stabilize and stand tall at the top

Avoid jumping off a box too high for you; pick a height you can land safely
Don't land with stiff legs or knees caving in; absorb through the hips and knees
Avoid stepping off blindly; either step down carefully or jump down if trained

The box jumps mainly works the quads and glutes, with the hamstrings, calves, and lower back assisting.

Kovo programs the box jumps for you and tracks it every session.

We build your whole program, drop the right lifts into each workout, and adjust your weights as you get stronger. Free on iOS and Android.

Last reviewed April 2026.