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VARIED NOT RANDOM #105: BOX JUMPS…WHAT’S THE POINT?

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VARIED NOT RANDOM #105: BOX JUMPS…WHAT’S THE POINT?

If a box jump is too high for an athlete should they keep the height & do step-overs or should they reduce the height & jump? Pat & Adrian answer a question from a listener of the VNR podcast on this topic. What are the benefits of box jumps & why should someone try to include them in their programming?

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ABOUT THE PODCAST

Hosted by Pat Sherwood & Adrian Bozman, each episode is packed with insightful & actionable information aimed at people passionate about CrossFit, health & fitness, as well as general strength & conditioning. If you are an athlete, coach, gym owner or simply enjoy improving yourself & those around you through fitness, you’ve come to the right place.

ABOUT PAT

Pat Sherwood has held credentials up to & including being a Level 4 CrossFit Coach. He worked for CrossFit, Inc for 14 years in various roles including media, health & seminar staff. He is married with 3 kids. He is the owner of CrossFit Linchpin, enjoys ice cream & hates handstand push-ups.

ABOUT BOZ

Boz started dabbling with CrossFit at the end of 2004 and got his L1 in early 2006. He has coached at:

  • San Francisco CrossFit: 2006-2011
  • CrossFit Brisbane (Australia): 2011
  • Huntress CrossFit/The Tuxedo Social club (his low-key garage-gym ): 2014-2021

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