Box Jump vs Side Kick Back
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Side Kick Back more often — 822 sessions vs 53. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Box Jump and Side Kick Back and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Box Jump vs Side Kick Back: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Side Kick Back more often — 822 sessions compared to 53 for Box Jump.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Box Jump and Side Kick Back 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 Side Kick Back Differ
| What differs | Box Jump | Side Kick Back |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | quads, hamstrings, and glutes | outer thighs |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 53 sessions | 822 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 Side Kick Back
Side Kick Back Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Raise one leg while keeping the knee at a 90-degree angle, parallel to the ground.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 3. Proceed one side at a time or alternately.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Keep your chest up to avoid bending your waist and engage your core.
- 2. Be careful not to bend your elbows.
For a full Side Kick Back guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Side Kick Back exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Box Jump or Side Kick Back?
Planfit users log Side Kick Back more often — 822 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 Side Kick Back work the same muscles?
Not quite. Box Jump loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes, and Side Kick Back loads outer thighs.
What equipment do Box Jump and Side Kick Back need?
Box Jump needs bodyweight only, and Side Kick Back needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Side Kick Back is the easier place to start. Move to Box Jump once your form holds up.
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