Nearly every gym has them so give these plyo based box exercises a shot next time you are in the gym! I recommend sub setting with upper body strength training exercises.
Exercises:
1. Box Jumps- 15 reps
2. Single Leg Box Step ups- 10 reps on left then 10 reps on right (20 jumps total)
3. Jump Switch Box Jumps- 15 reps on each leg (30 jumps total)
The workout:
Pick 3 or 6 strength training exercises. Subset 1 plyometric exercise with 1 or 2 strength exercise. Perform 3-4 sets of all subsets. (rest 30 sec between each exercise). Then move onto your next set of strength training exercise (1 or 2) and next plyometric subset.
Exercises Explained:
1. Box jumps: just your simple jump up onto the box and jump back down as quickly as possibly making sure to extend the legs out at the top of the jump.
2. Single leg box step ups: start with left leg on the box, jump up pushing through the left leg. Land in the same position you started (left leg on box) and quickly jump back up. After completing 10 jumps on the left switch to the right.
3. Jump switch box jumps: start with left leg on the box, jump up pushing through the left leg, switch legs in the air so that when you land you land with right leg on box and left leg on ground., Quickly jump up and return to starting position (2 jumps= 1 rep).