Exercise

Side to Side Box Shuffle

Also known as: box shuffle, lateral box shuffle, side step over box, box tap shuffle

Side to Side Box Shuffle is a compound exercise for the quadriceps. Main target: vastus lateralis and vastus medialis. Also works: gluteus maximus, abductors, adductors, medial gastrocnemius and biceps femoris. Equipment: other.

EquipmentOther

TypeCompound (multi-joint)

MovementPush

CategoryPlyometrics

Muscles worked

Primary

Vastus lateralis Vastus medialis

Secondary

Gluteus maximus Abductors Adductors Medial gastrocnemius Biceps femoris

How to do it

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.