Exercise Comparison
90/90 Hamstring vs Box Jump (Multiple Response)
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Box Jump (Multiple Response)
Instructions
90/90 Hamstring
Lie on your back, with one leg extended straight out.
With the other leg, bend the hip and knee to 90 degrees. You may brace your leg with your hands if necessary. This will be your starting position.
Extend your leg straight into the air, pausing briefly at the top. Return the leg to the starting position.
Repeat for 10-20 repetitions, and then switch to the other leg.
Box Jump (Multiple Response)
Assume a relaxed stance facing the box or platform approximately an arm's length away. Arms should be down at the sides and legs slightly bent.
Using the arms to aid in the initial burst, jump upward and forward, landing with feet simultaneously on top of the box or platform.
Immediately drop or jump back down to the original starting place; then repeat the sequence.
Verdict
Both exercises target the hamstrings. 90/90 Hamstring is a beginner exercise using bodyweight, while Box Jump (Multiple Response) is beginner and uses other. Choose 90/90 Hamstring if you have access to bodyweight, or Box Jump (Multiple Response) if you prefer other.