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Arm Leg Raise off Plyo Box Easy

Builds shoulder strength and stability, improving overhead and pressing control.

ShouldersBeginnerStrengthRaise

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: shoulders
Muscle groupShoulders
DifficultyBeginner
TypeStrength · Raise
Sets & reps3 sets × 10-12 reps
Estimated calories burned~6 kcal

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Setup — Get into the starting position for Arm Leg Raise off Plyo Box Easy.
  2. Step 2: Initiation — Engage your core and begin the movement with control.
  3. Step 3: Main movement — Complete the movement through its full range of motion.
  4. Step 4: End position — Reach the top/end of the movement with control.
  5. Step 5: Return — Slowly return to the starting position.
  6. Step 6: Breathing reminder — Exhale on exertion, inhale on return.
  7. Step 7: Safety note — Keep the movement controlled and stop if you feel sharp pain.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Builds shoulder strength and stability, improving overhead and pressing control.

Common mistakes

Using momentum to swing the weight up instead of a slow, controlled lift.

Make it harder

Increase the box height or add a pause before the next rep.

Make it easier

Use a lower box height or remove the box entirely.

Breathing

Exhale on exertion, inhale on release.

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