Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Depth Drop Jump.
The Box Drop Jump is a plyometric exercise that trains reactive strength and landing mechanics. You step off a box, absorb the landing with a controlled quarter-squat, and immediately explode into a maximal vertical jump — developing the stretch-shortening cycle in the lower body.
The Depth Drop Jump is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
