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Homemade Plyo Boxes

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Plyometrics will help teach your body to explode.

Plyometrics are a great way to train the body for explosiveness. Plyo boxes can be used for box jumps, depth jumps, push-ups and various other plyometric exercises. You can even incorporate light plyometrics into your cardiovascular training program. As of 2010, plyometric boxes cost $100 or more, but you can easily make one for yourself.

Things You'll Need

  • 12-by-12-inch pieces of plywood, 5
  • Power drills
  • Wood screws
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Instructions

    • 1

      Stand two pieces of plywood on their sides. These pieces should form an "L." Screw the sides into each other.

    • 2

      Repeat step one for the remaining sides. Screw the two "L"-shaped pieces together to form a square.

    • 3

      Place the fifth piece of plywood on top of the the square you have created. Screw the top into place.

Tips & Warnings

  • Plyometrics, as with all physical activity, carry the risk of injury.

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