Box Jump vs Cross Lunge
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cross Lunge more often — 2,196 sessions vs 53. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Box Jump and Cross Lunge and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Box Jump vs Cross Lunge: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Cross Lunge more often — 2,196 sessions compared to 53 for Box Jump.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Box Jump and Cross Lunge differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Box Jump and Cross Lunge Differ
| What differs | Box Jump | Cross Lunge |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | quads, hamstrings, and glutes | quads, glutes, and outer thighs |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 53 sessions | 2,196 sessions |
How to Do Box Jump
Box Jump Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Jump onto the box with both feet at the same time.
- 2. Jump back down with both feet at the same time and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to touch the ground with one foot at a time when landing.
- 2. Please be cautious of ankle injuries when jumping.
For a full Box Jump guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Box Jump exercise guide.
How to Do Cross Lunge
Cross Lunge Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Move one leg behind the other leg to cross the two legs while bending your knees.
- 2. Keep your upper body facing forward without turning.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 4. Proceed one side at a time or alternately.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body forward.
- 2. Please make sure that your center of gravity does not lean too far forward.
For a full Cross Lunge guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cross Lunge exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Box Jump or Cross Lunge?
Planfit users log Cross Lunge more often — 2,196 sessions against 53 for Box Jump. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Box Jump and Cross Lunge work the same muscles?
Not quite. Box Jump loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes, and Cross Lunge loads quads, glutes, and outer thighs.
What equipment do Box Jump and Cross Lunge need?
Box Jump needs bodyweight only, and Cross Lunge needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Cross Lunge is the easier place to start. Move to Box Jump once your form holds up.
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