Box Jump vs Side Lunge
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Side Lunge more often — 2,121 sessions vs 53. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Box Jump and Side Lunge and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Box Jump vs Side Lunge: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Side Lunge more often — 2,121 sessions compared to 53 for Box Jump.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Box Jump and Side 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 Side Lunge Differ
| What differs | Box Jump | Side Lunge |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | quads, hamstrings, and glutes | quads, glutes, and outer thighs |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 53 sessions | 2,121 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 Lunge
Side Lunge Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Move one foot to the side and shift your weight.
- 2. Bend the knee of the moved leg and keep the opposite leg straight.
- 3. Apply pressure to the center of the bent knee and slowly rise back to the starting position.
- 4. Repeat the same on the opposite side.
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 shift too much to the side.
For a full Side Lunge guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Side Lunge exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Box Jump or Side Lunge?
Planfit users log Side Lunge more often — 2,121 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 Lunge work the same muscles?
Not quite. Box Jump loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes, and Side Lunge loads quads, glutes, and outer thighs.
What equipment do Box Jump and Side Lunge need?
Box Jump needs bodyweight only, and Side Lunge needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Side Lunge is the easier place to start. Move to Box Jump once your form holds up.
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