Lateral Box Shuffle

How to perform the Lateral Box Shuffle

1. Stand with one foot resting on top of a low box or step and the other on the floor, torso upright.
2. Push off the top foot to jump up and laterally, switching the feet in the air so the other foot lands on the box.
3. Keep the movement quick and rhythmic, driving the arms to help the side-to-side jump.
4. Land softly with a bent knee on each switch and stay light on the balls of the feet, stopping the set once the tempo drops off.

Suggested working range: 3–6 reps. Default progression: manual.

Common mistakes

• •Slamming the top foot down onto the box instead of switching lightly and quietly.
• •Standing upright and stiff rather than staying in an athletic, ready posture through the shuffle.
• •Letting the tempo slow to a plod instead of keeping the side-to-side switch quick and rhythmic.
• •Landing heavy on a straight leg rather than absorbing each switch through a soft, bent knee.

Variations & alternatives

Swap in one of these when the equipment is taken or the main lift has stalled.

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