Box jumps are well known for their vast requirements in agility centered workouts. Kyle Heier is taking them one step further.

This exercise is almost an event in itself, requiring training just to perfect proper technique and balance. Safety is a priority, so if you are unsure, or lack complete confidence, make sure you have a spotter in not just these jumps, but in all aspects of fitness training or training for sports.

In the last leg of the video, Kyle Heier mounts a medicine ball on top of the aerobic steps. The risk involved is in excess, but there is no shortage of cravings when it comes to these kinds of challenges.

If you are thirsting to take on the challenge, we would urge you to start by making sure you have the proper technique from the ground level. Place a medicine ball at your feet and against a wall. This will allow you to use the wall as support when landing your first jump. Keep your feet close together on the floor in preparations to jump. This will help in keeping them together throughout.

Your hands are an important asset in placement for overall balance. In the video, you can observe Kyle placing his hands out in front of his body, and maintaining that position as best as he can. This allows him to keep his entire body in the proper position throughout the jump by keeping his weight over his feet where it is most required. If the video does not appear below, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6Djqtl8sOk



Clearly this is not an easy exercise to perform, and there is no shortage of credit towards simple hard work and dedication. Kyle is often watched while performing this exercise, and is asked almost equally as often about how often he does this kind of exercise. He generally responds, "Not very often, I would have to start counting my blessings more regularly if I did this all the time."

While he would tell people that he does not do this exercise very often, he does admittedly try to incorporate it into his regular routine during his agility and speed training. He loves to try and get people to try it as well to push their boundaries. While the majority would not even think about it, he is overjoyed by the rare person who does.

"I find being able to do what was once thought impossible is a serious confidence booster. This exercise is just one of those things, and you don't have to go far to give it a try."

Those that find themselves taking on the task are often finding themselves taking on whatever else Kyle can put in front of them.

"It's funny because those are the people I love to train with They never back away from a challenge, and that is what pushing yourself to be better is all about."