Using Plyometric Boxes can be a good exercise for strengthening the leg muscles. It can be expensive to buy them; building them can save you money and, at the same time, give you something to do on a boring Saturday afternoon.
Steps
Step 1. Choose the size of the box
For instance:
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You can build one with straight sides 50.8 cm high, with the upper and lower bases 44.45 cm; or
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With the inclined faces of 50, 8 cm in height, the upper base of 44, 45 cm and the lower one of 59, 69 cm.
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Step 2. Keep in mind that the sloped faces give the advantage of stacking the boxes when you need to put them away and they can also carry more weight, although woodworking will be slightly more complex
Building plyometric boxes of different heights will allow you to modulate the exercises according to the difficulty of execution. 15cm range is a good rule of thumb to follow (15cm, 30cm, 45cm and 60cm)
Step 3. Buy a sheet of 7, 62/10, 16 cm thick plywood that is large enough to make 4 side panels plus the top base
Multi-part sheets are an option.
Step 4. For each panel, make a right angle cut on the sides and 10 degrees on the top and bottom
Step 5. Assemble each panel with at least 1.6 cm drywall screws and wood glue
Approximately three to five screws per panel. For heavier athletes, such as heavyweight boxers and martial arts athletes, 10-12 screws per panel should be enough to support their additional weight.
Advice
- A rubber mat glued to the top can add a touch of style and contribute to the better sealing of the Plyometric Boxes.
- If you like, you can cut holes on the sides to act as handles.
