Box jumps, a classic plyometric exercise that requires you to jump on an elevated box-like structure, can hugely improve ...

But box jumps are a fantastic exercise for longer-distance running too. A plyometric exercise, box jumps build power and core strength – two things that will benefit on a distance runner.

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But box jumps are a fantastic exercise for longer-distance running too. A plyometric exercise, box jumps build power and core strength – two things that will benefit on a distance runner.