When you look at a plyo box, what exercise do you think of? Odds are, you envision box jumps. Photo credit: Men's Health And maybe step ups. But let’s be honest: Nobody wants a bulky piece of ...

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Explosive jumping moves, a.k.a. plyometrics, burn calories to the tune of nine or more a minute—the equivalent of jogging. And they work to super-sculpt muscles too. You can reap even more body ...

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Start standing. Place hands on ground in front of you. Jump both feet back to plank, elbows soft. Option to drop chest to ...

Plyometric exercises—also known as 'plyos' or jump training—are jump moves where you push yourself to the max with short, explosive intervals. They increase your strength and speed and are also great ...

Plyometrics utilize the speed and force of quick, challenging movements to build muscle power. It comes as no surprise that plyometric boxes are a favorite piece of exercise equipment for ...