Why You Should Do Box Jumps (POWERLIFTERS & STRONGMAN)

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  • Опубліковано 17 бер 2021
  • Dr. Aaron Horschig is joined today by @olustrong-nigeriasstronges372 to discuss why strength athletes (especially powerlifters and strongman competitors). It all comes down to rate of force development!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 85

  • @olustrong-nigeriasstronges372
    @olustrong-nigeriasstronges372 3 роки тому +118

    Getting to do this with You was Fun, And It’s My favorite.

  • @WannabeSuperSoldier
    @WannabeSuperSoldier 3 роки тому +48

    Great questions by the participant at the end. He asked the same questions I wondered. The knee impact and the difference between soft boxes vs wood.

  • @mmmike3426
    @mmmike3426 3 роки тому +3

    Great episode! Really appreciated Olu's questions!

  • @leomacedop
    @leomacedop 3 роки тому +18

    The dynamics between Aaron and Olu is great!

  • @peterfreak71
    @peterfreak71 3 роки тому +59

    Can you do a video about why we shouldn't do box jumps? I want a reason to not do them.

    • @natpierre5586
      @natpierre5586 3 роки тому +5

      Haha, it's this comment for me.

    • @drschwandi3687
      @drschwandi3687 3 роки тому +1

      Injury risk is a big thing i would guess

    • @hugodogobob
      @hugodogobob 3 роки тому +4

      Injury risk, and it only trains the explosive jump aspect. So like a normal jump landing with all the force created hasn't been trained so you could damage your joints and tendons if you were to jump off it or just do loads of verticals.

    • @4244john
      @4244john 3 роки тому +1

      Patellar tendinitis

    • @BrettMichum
      @BrettMichum 3 роки тому

      The reasons someone shouldn’t do box jumps would be specific to them. Just like a coach programming box jumps for someone should have a reason behind it as well. Injury’s could occur if volume and difficulty are mismanaged.

  • @SolRC
    @SolRC Рік тому +1

    Bought myself a plyo box for Xmas , can't wait to add these three into my routine.

  • @adnanadel4122
    @adnanadel4122 2 роки тому +4

    thanks coach for the great content. Keep on the awesome work. I'm always learning something new, even when I know & have good experience in them. Thanks a lot for that.
    I have a video suggestion that would be so appreciated, because I couldn't find any talking about them:
    I had an ACL Surgery in my right knee @ 2016, and I'm a Powerlifter. My coach would always give me Box Jumps to increase my Deadlift Speed, but since I had a very bad tendons before doing my surgery I sill twist my knee when I increase my Box Jumping speed. So, it's kind of a dilemma for me, box jumps should be my solution & knee damaging for my situation.
    could you find the ideal alternative to Box Jumps? exercises that would increase speed & maybe strengthening my knee as well?
    Thanks in advance Coach, whether you could or couldn't help my situation, I will always understand, and I'll always be thankful.

  • @Outsider_aa
    @Outsider_aa 2 роки тому

    great content as always, making the internet a better place :)

  • @nigeleharis5886
    @nigeleharis5886 3 роки тому +11

    I love box jumps so much. Definitely need to keep the fast twitch muscles alive. Also do one legged box jumps if you’re able to.

  • @roguephoenix
    @roguephoenix 2 роки тому +6

    when you do these is it best to take the arm movements out of the equation? i've been doing these lately but i've been keeping my hands and arms close as to not create momentum from them. i figured i'm trying to work my lower body and i want all the power to come from there.

  • @zzc8505
    @zzc8505 3 роки тому +1

    Could you please make vids on the following:
    1) lunges, back, front, stationary. In one of your vids on front and back squats you said that it’s a myth that one is quad-dominant while the other one is posterior-dominant. But is that true for forward and backwards lunges? Due to knee pain, backwards lunges seem to be easier on my knees compared to forward lunges, but I loved the way forward lunges would load quads and I miss that. Any tips on how to load quads in backwards lunges?
    Also, you debunked the knees-not-to-go-over-toes myth. Does that hold true for lunges?
    Also, how would you distinguish stationary lunges (ie without stepping forward or back) from single-leg squat? They look identical to me, but many ppl talk about them as if they were two different exercises.
    2) exercises to load hams at home with minimal (handheld weights) to no equipment?
    3) will higher volume/lower weight to failure on Bulgarian split squat/lunges lead to hypertrophy the same way lower volume higher weight to failure? Asking because due to knee pain which seems to be load-dependent I need to constantly adjust volume-weight. So, would like to know more about those and their effect on hypertrophy and strength.
    4) your thoughts on KOT guy? Esp. His reverse Nordic, sissy squats (are they safe in general?), ATG single leg squat. And everything about ATG - how safe are they, what exactly do they accomplish (strength, or hypertrophy, or both, or what, because they can’t be loaded as heavily as usually squats, or can they?) etc.
    Thank you!!!

  • @lalithrockz
    @lalithrockz 3 роки тому +6

    I would like to add that one should always land with a slight bend, if not one might hyper extend the knee which should not and injure yourself.

  • @hudontraining9726
    @hudontraining9726 3 роки тому +3

    Amazing content!

  • @MC-ze7hp
    @MC-ze7hp 3 роки тому +2

    It's the trainee for me😻😻💪🏾

  • @aliciasanchez3rd
    @aliciasanchez3rd 3 роки тому +1

    Great content !!

  • @gabt2751
    @gabt2751 3 роки тому +25

    Great video. How do you handle rest time with training like this?

  • @kristofbatori
    @kristofbatori 3 роки тому +2

    Nice video! Not sure if you've done something on the topic already, but it would be cool to see you talk about how to program contrast training and using post activation potentiation in general.

  • @marcusdowell9062
    @marcusdowell9062 3 роки тому +1

    I have piraformis, but only feel it when training, coventional deadlift is the worst (can't do it), and back squats also give me pain (high bar = less pain) some days it's better and some days it's worse. I am only squatting fairly light but the first working set is fairly painless but as I do more the pain comes on. I have watched your videos and am struggling to diagnose the problem (between short, long and low back). However interestingly enough I have found I can sumo deadlift completely pain free (seems to be the opening of the hips), does this information give ideas to a diagnosis?

  • @alexvoq9953
    @alexvoq9953 9 місяців тому

    Can you do this routine before or after your main training? Or you have to do it at the end of your training session

  • @asthecrowflies1201
    @asthecrowflies1201 3 роки тому +15

    That man thick as hell. 3:49 Look at his calves compared to his own shoes...

    • @XeAsFSS
      @XeAsFSS 3 роки тому

      Damm you can feed a small village in Africa with those calves.

  • @EliasOwnage95
    @EliasOwnage95 3 роки тому

    Hey Dr. Aaron, I was doing 5 reps heavy squats today and felt my hip flexor tearing twice very quick in a row. What is going on I thought the hip flexor was shortened in a squat?

  • @m4yd0g
    @m4yd0g 3 роки тому +1

    Hello, I am an aging (early 40s) athlete who loves to train. I received a total knee replacement last year. I'm now squatting better, deeper and heavier that pre replacement. I have not been able to find good recommendations for exercises, weights and intensity post TKR, I love the idea of implementing some agility and / or explosive training but am concerned about the longevity of the implant. I would really appreciate a video / discussion of concerns for knee patients.

    • @NickBen87
      @NickBen87 3 роки тому

      Watch knee over toes guy!

    • @husker16
      @husker16 3 роки тому

      I recently discovered Knees Over Toes Guy on UA-cam; I haven't tried it yet, but it seems right up your alley.

  • @shadowbiker02
    @shadowbiker02 3 роки тому +1

    I'm curious about the risk to the Achilles during the step-off/jump combo. Is it minimal risk due to low reps?

    • @SquatUniversity
      @SquatUniversity  3 роки тому +3

      Yes minimal risk if reps are low and it's progressed to correctly. Had I asked him to start day 1 with 100 and he hadn't done any before, yes there would definitely be a potential for overloading the achilles.

  • @leomacedop
    @leomacedop 3 роки тому +2

    Are there diferences between box jumps (vertical) and horizontal jumps for explosive/strength purposes? Can I do one instead of other?

    • @ste_fan2126
      @ste_fan2126 3 роки тому +1

      The more horizontal the jump, the more hip extension is prioritized over knee extension. Both are going to be used in both but its about the focus.

  • @Idontdoitboii
    @Idontdoitboii 3 роки тому +2

    Olu!

  • @syndrome7589
    @syndrome7589 3 роки тому +2

    Niccce

  • @nolanrick7546
    @nolanrick7546 3 роки тому +2

    Can you make a video on recovering from labrum injury without surgery please?

  • @codygraham35
    @codygraham35 4 місяці тому

    Can this be used as a active rest day??

  • @rumpelstillkills8036
    @rumpelstillkills8036 3 роки тому +1

    I do 3 warm up, 4 working and 3 drop sets to settle the form in while squatting, is that too much? I feel good, a lot of people at the gym say it is too much. Can it be bad? I am doing it for hypertrophy primarily.

    • @Madafaca6969
      @Madafaca6969 3 роки тому +1

      I'm no expert, but I love squatting and I don't think 7 sets of squats is too much if the weight is appropriately programmed
      Although there might be better options for hypertrophy focused training

    • @rumpelstillkills8036
      @rumpelstillkills8036 3 роки тому +2

      @@Madafaca6969 So it won't make my knees fall off over time? My form is pretty okay and I haven’t had any injury in a while.

  • @chenhoward4568
    @chenhoward4568 3 роки тому +1

    Do u recommend that lower explosiveness with upper strength combined?

    • @JoeyCentral
      @JoeyCentral 3 роки тому

      That is correct, covid-19.

  • @veenaverma2176
    @veenaverma2176 3 роки тому +1

    Plz make a video on all the best accessories one should do for increasing number fast on all big three (deadlifts, squats and bench press)
    Plz it's important as I am not very strong with deadlifts and squats and I am going to compete in my first local powerlifting meet
    Plz help

  • @ThatGuyOnTheInternet2023
    @ThatGuyOnTheInternet2023 2 місяці тому

    I posted a 42-inch box jump on my UA-cam channel. Any tips on how to do more?

  • @alexsuarez8567
    @alexsuarez8567 3 місяці тому

    Is this good for boxing??

  • @sulezraz
    @sulezraz Рік тому +1

    1:27

  • @WannabeSuperSoldier
    @WannabeSuperSoldier 3 роки тому +12

    "try to use your arms to create as much force as possible"
    "okay, okay"
    *Proceeds to keep arms static*
    With that said it's nice to see someone be taught on camera that way form can be critiqued before I make the mistakes myself.

  • @tadaskalanta9733
    @tadaskalanta9733 3 місяці тому

    for counter movement jump this platform to big for the man of this size , that is why he could not elevate from the ground quickly

  • @nickk8045
    @nickk8045 Рік тому

    He really had that rhino trained well

  • @genechew1440
    @genechew1440 3 роки тому +1

    What is the purpose of landing softly? I have heard different instruction. Some say soft some say doesn't matter.

  • @chrisleaber3440
    @chrisleaber3440 3 роки тому

    Olu neversta

  • @mihajankovic1870
    @mihajankovic1870 3 роки тому +2

    I feel like you should tell him more times to focus on spending as little time spent on the floor from walking off the elevated platform.

  • @totallyraw1313
    @totallyraw1313 3 роки тому

    Aaron, don't you think that drop/depth landings should be done before progressing to depth jumps?

  • @elguitarTom
    @elguitarTom 3 роки тому +1

    our 500 lbs squat is less impressive than any 650 lbs no matter how it's lifted

  • @meddler766
    @meddler766 3 роки тому

    nocebo university

  • @vibhourbhatia828
    @vibhourbhatia828 3 роки тому

    I’d really want to see you and address you the problems I am having right now, but I live in India and you live far away☹️. Is there any way I can get in contact with you? I am really struggling with my workouts right now. May be I can show you through videos or zoom meeting or something and may be you can tell me some rehab exercises ? Even if you’ll charge a fee for that, that’s fine, just tell me how to contact you!!

    • @lalithrockz
      @lalithrockz 3 роки тому +1

      I think you should either go to their website or instagram.

    • @Hamisrodriguez
      @Hamisrodriguez 3 роки тому +1

      He literally puts all his socials at the end of this video
      Try his instgram or email

    • @vibhourbhatia828
      @vibhourbhatia828 3 роки тому

      @@Hamisrodriguez I texted him on Instagram but he didn’t reply. I’ll try email. Thanks!!

  • @Kesevar
    @Kesevar 3 роки тому

    Aren't box jumps potentially more harmful than useful for overweight people like this guy?
    First step for him should be loosing some fat )

    • @SquatUniversity
      @SquatUniversity  3 роки тому +3

      They can be done very safely if performed correctly and the right volume is used.

    • @rosannaedison6113
      @rosannaedison6113 3 роки тому +1

      Losing... lol...

    • @siveti15
      @siveti15 3 роки тому +1

      1. The elevated landing surface reduces impact
      2. It's a foam plyo box
      3. Anyone can use different box height according to ability

    • @PaulSmith-pr7pv
      @PaulSmith-pr7pv 2 роки тому +1

      Maybe watch some videos Olu on his channel to see who this guy is. Strongmen often have higher body fat percentages, it can be beneficial for the kind of lifting they do.

  • @Thiago-VidalAquino
    @Thiago-VidalAquino 2 роки тому

    You talk too much

  • @centaurfitness4049
    @centaurfitness4049 10 місяців тому

    This guy is not explosive at all lol