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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.
James’ life purpose is coaching others to be the best version of themselves. His love for fitness started as a teenager through martial arts. James has completed 32 Spartan Races, and holds certifications in Strength and Conditioning, Youth Fitness Trainer, Fitness Nutrition, and Fitness Trainer through International Sports and Sciences Association.
Samantha Logoluso started her life of fitness at a very young age excelling in swimming through her college years and now enjoys competitive running with her mother along with challenging workouts. Samantha has her bachelor’s degree in liberal studies and has been the owner of The Growing Patch Private Preschool for five years. Samantha has been married to her amazing husband for 11 years and together they have two wonderful boys (ages 9 and 7).
Cassidy lives and breathes the Hybrid Training lifestyle! As is Head Coach and Program Director, her passion is creating exciting and effective workouts and putting them into a well-rounded program for all levels to get (and stay) in the best shape of their lives. Cassidy is a member of the Spartan Race Pro Team and is the Champion of CMT’s Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge. Cassidy practices what she preaches…when she is not coaching, you can find her taking a class and setting a brutal pace!
Alexander Nicholas is the owner and founder of EPIC Hybrid Training. He is a fitness entrepreneur always looking for the next EPIC challenge.
