Box jumps are well known for their vast requirements in agility centered workouts. Kyle Heier is taking them one step further.
This exercise is almost an event in itself, requiring training just to perfect proper technique and balance. Safety is a priority, so if you are unsure, or lack complete confidence, make sure you have a spotter in not just these jumps, but in all aspects of fitness training or training for sports.
In the last leg of the video, Kyle Heier mounts a medicine ball on top of the aerobic steps. The risk involved is in excess, but there is no shortage of cravings when it comes to these kinds of challenges.
If you crave the same challenge, we would suggest placing the medicine ball on the floor close to a sturdy object or wall for support. In order to make sure your feet remain close together through the jump, you should start with them close together when planted on the floor. This is one of the more important factors, as even on the floor, the medicine ball is a small target to hit.
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
Clearly this is not an easy exercise to perform, and there is no shortage of credit towards simple hard work and dedication. Kyle is often watched while performing this exercise, and is asked almost equally as often about how often he does this kind of exercise. He generally responds, "Not very often, I would have to start counting my blessings more regularly if I did this all the time."
He does admit now that he tries to add this in on a once per week basis. He will often encourage others to try when they walk by and are in disbelief. While many do not take him up on the offer, the rare individual 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."
This exercise is almost an event in itself, requiring training just to perfect proper technique and balance. Safety is a priority, so if you are unsure, or lack complete confidence, make sure you have a spotter in not just these jumps, but in all aspects of fitness training or training for sports.
In the last leg of the video, Kyle Heier mounts a medicine ball on top of the aerobic steps. The risk involved is in excess, but there is no shortage of cravings when it comes to these kinds of challenges.
If you crave the same challenge, we would suggest placing the medicine ball on the floor close to a sturdy object or wall for support. In order to make sure your feet remain close together through the jump, you should start with them close together when planted on the floor. This is one of the more important factors, as even on the floor, the medicine ball is a small target to hit.
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
Clearly this is not an easy exercise to perform, and there is no shortage of credit towards simple hard work and dedication. Kyle is often watched while performing this exercise, and is asked almost equally as often about how often he does this kind of exercise. He generally responds, "Not very often, I would have to start counting my blessings more regularly if I did this all the time."
He does admit now that he tries to add this in on a once per week basis. He will often encourage others to try when they walk by and are in disbelief. While many do not take him up on the offer, the rare individual 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 this kind of training motivates you, check out 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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