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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 ...

Other than burpees, box jumps are probably ~the~ most well-known (and most intimidating!) plyometric exercise you can do. If they give you nightmares of scraped shins, I hear you—but I also guarantee ...