GymPlan AISide to Side Box Shuffle
Side to Side Box Shuffle is a beginner compound plyometrics that mainly works your quads, with help from your abductors (outer hips), adductors (inner thighs), calves and hamstrings.
How to do the side to side box shuffle
- Stand to one side of the box with your left foot resting on the middle of it.
- To begin, jump up and over to the other side of the box, landing with your right foot on top of the box and your left foot on the floor. Swing your arms to aid your movement.
- Continue shuffling back and forth across the box.
Muscles worked
Sets and reps
Do 3-4 sets of 5-8 explosive reps with full rest (60-90 seconds) between sets. Quality over quantity: stop when the reps slow down.
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What muscles does the side to side box shuffle work?
It mainly works your quads; your abductors (outer hips), adductors (inner thighs), calves and hamstrings assist.
How many sets and reps of side to side box shuffle should I do?
Do 3-4 sets of 5-8 explosive reps with full rest (60-90 seconds) between sets. Quality over quantity: stop when the reps slow down.
Is the side to side box shuffle good for beginners?
Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.