Box jumps are well known for their vast requirements in agility centered workouts. Kyle Heier is taking them one step further.
There is quite a lot of training that takes place prior to performing this type of exercise. It is important to always keep safety as a priority in fitness training or training for sports. If you are unsure about the outcome, try and have someone there to spot you while you build your balance.
The last portion of the video, Kyle Heier adds a medicine ball to the top of the stack. This creates obvious risks, but it is the challenge itself which is sought after and craved.
If you crave the same challenge, we would suggest placing the medicine ball on the floor close to a sturdy object or wall for support. In order to make sure your feet remain close together through the jump, you should start with them close together when planted on the floor. This is one of the more important factors, as even on the floor, the medicine ball is a small target to hit.
Your hands are an important asset in placement for overall balance. In the video, you can observe Kyle placing his hands out in front of his body, and maintaining that position as best as he can. This allows him to keep his entire body in the proper position throughout the jump by keeping his weight over his feet where it is most required. If the video does not appear below, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6Djqtl8sOk
Clearly this is not an easy exercise to perform, and there is no shortage of credit towards simple hard work and dedication. Kyle is often watched while performing this exercise, and is asked almost equally as often about how often he does this kind of exercise. He generally responds, "Not very often, I would have to start counting my blessings more regularly if I did this all the time."
While "not very often" is the sentiment, he does try and incorporate this exercise in to his regular agility and speed training routine. He tries to encourage others to try while he is there to help, and while many would not dare to try, there are the rare individuals who do.
"I find being able to do what was once thought impossible is a serious confidence booster. This exercise is just one of those things, and you don't have to go far to give it a try."
The people that do take on these new challenges are often finding themselves taking on whatever else Kyle puts in their path.
"It's funny because those are the people I love to train with They never back away from a challenge, and that is what pushing yourself to be better is all about."
There is quite a lot of training that takes place prior to performing this type of exercise. It is important to always keep safety as a priority in fitness training or training for sports. If you are unsure about the outcome, try and have someone there to spot you while you build your balance.
The last portion of the video, Kyle Heier adds a medicine ball to the top of the stack. This creates obvious risks, but it is the challenge itself which is sought after and craved.
If you crave the same challenge, we would suggest placing the medicine ball on the floor close to a sturdy object or wall for support. In order to make sure your feet remain close together through the jump, you should start with them close together when planted on the floor. This is one of the more important factors, as even on the floor, the medicine ball is a small target to hit.
Your hands are an important asset in placement for overall balance. In the video, you can observe Kyle placing his hands out in front of his body, and maintaining that position as best as he can. This allows him to keep his entire body in the proper position throughout the jump by keeping his weight over his feet where it is most required. If the video does not appear below, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6Djqtl8sOk
Clearly this is not an easy exercise to perform, and there is no shortage of credit towards simple hard work and dedication. Kyle is often watched while performing this exercise, and is asked almost equally as often about how often he does this kind of exercise. He generally responds, "Not very often, I would have to start counting my blessings more regularly if I did this all the time."
While "not very often" is the sentiment, he does try and incorporate this exercise in to his regular agility and speed training routine. He tries to encourage others to try while he is there to help, and while many would not dare to try, there are the rare individuals who do.
"I find being able to do what was once thought impossible is a serious confidence booster. This exercise is just one of those things, and you don't have to go far to give it a try."
The people that do take on these new challenges are often finding themselves taking on whatever else Kyle puts in their path.
"It's funny because those are the people I love to train with They never back away from a challenge, and that is what pushing yourself to be better is all about."
About the Author:
Kyle Heier, an author and executive with Battle Yourself. If medicine ball box jumps and training of this nature interests you, check out the BattleYourself website. Subscribe now for their online personal training program and get started on your personalized fitness and training plan.
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