Box Jump vs Pistol Squat

Maximizing Your Leg Workout Plan

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Box Jump and Pistol Squat are close in use — 86 vs 53 sessions logged. What separates them is Leg loading and form.

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Planfit Users' Choice about Box Jump vs Pistol Squat : Which is Better?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Pistol Squat more often — 86 sessions compared to 53 for Box Jump.

Popularity is not the whole answer. Box Jump and Pistol Squat differ in the muscles they load, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.

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How to Box Jump

Box Jump gif

Box Jump muscles worked: Leg

Form

  1. 1. Jump onto the box with both feet at the same time.
  2. 2. Jump back down with both feet at the same time and return to the starting position.

Coach's Comment

  1. 1. Please be careful not to touch the ground with one foot at a time when landing.
  2. 2. Please be cautious of ankle injuries when jumping.

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How to Pistol Squat

Pistol Squat gif

Pistol Squat muscles worked: Leg

Form

  1. 1. Lower your leg lifted off the ground until it is parallel to the floor.
  2. 2. As your hips rise, straighten your knees and hip joints in sequence, and return to the starting position.
  3. 3. Proceed one side at a time or alternately.

Coach's Comment

  1. 1. Please be careful not to excessively lean your upper body forward.
  2. 2. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
  3. 3. Don't excessively bend your waist while trying to keep it straight.
  4. 4. Please do not stick your hips too far back.
  5. 5. Make sure your feet do not come off the ground.
  6. 6. When standing up, please ensure your knees do not come together.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Pistol Squat, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Pistol Squat Guide page of our blog!

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