Box jumps are a staple in many agility centered workouts. Kyle Heier is taking that, and moving it to another level.
Bare in mind the training that goes into accomplishing this type of exercise. Safety is always a priority when you are fitness training or training for sports. Have someone with you to spot this exercise, and make sure you have built the confidence to make the leap.
The last portion of the video, Kyle Heier adds a medicine ball to the top of the stack. This creates obvious risks, but it is the challenge itself which is sought after and craved.
If you wish to work up to trying this, we suggest placing a medicine ball on the floor close to a wall, and jump on top using the wall as support. Keep your feet close together on the floor prior to jumping to ensure they stay relatively close throughout the jump. We stress a high degree of importance on this part as the medicine ball is a small target to hit, even at floor level.
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
Admittedly, hard work and dedication are easily the most important factors in the ability to actually make these jumps. This performance does not go unnoticed, and often raises the question in how often does he do these jumps? He responds "Not very often, I would have to start counting my blessings more regularly if I did this all the time."
While he would tell people that he does not do this exercise very often, he does admittedly try to incorporate it into his regular routine during his agility and speed training. He loves to try and get people to try it as well to push their boundaries. While the majority would not even think about it, he is overjoyed by the rare person who 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 that find themselves taking on the task are often finding themselves taking on whatever else Kyle can put in front of 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."
Bare in mind the training that goes into accomplishing this type of exercise. Safety is always a priority when you are fitness training or training for sports. Have someone with you to spot this exercise, and make sure you have built the confidence to make the leap.
The last portion of the video, Kyle Heier adds a medicine ball to the top of the stack. This creates obvious risks, but it is the challenge itself which is sought after and craved.
If you wish to work up to trying this, we suggest placing a medicine ball on the floor close to a wall, and jump on top using the wall as support. Keep your feet close together on the floor prior to jumping to ensure they stay relatively close throughout the jump. We stress a high degree of importance on this part as the medicine ball is a small target to hit, even at floor level.
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
Admittedly, hard work and dedication are easily the most important factors in the ability to actually make these jumps. This performance does not go unnoticed, and often raises the question in how often does he do these jumps? He responds "Not very often, I would have to start counting my blessings more regularly if I did this all the time."
While he would tell people that he does not do this exercise very often, he does admittedly try to incorporate it into his regular routine during his agility and speed training. He loves to try and get people to try it as well to push their boundaries. While the majority would not even think about it, he is overjoyed by the rare person who 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 that find themselves taking on the task are often finding themselves taking on whatever else Kyle can put in front of 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 is an executive and Author with Battle Yourself. If medicine ball box jumps and training of this nature interests you, visit the BattleYourself website. Subscribe now for their online personal training program and get started on your personalized fitness and training plan.
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