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Watching the CrossFit Open always fires people up. Seeing athletes like Colten Mertens fly through workout reminds everyone what’s possible when movement, strength, and conditioning line up perfectly. This year’s Open starting with CrossFit Open 26.1, brought something familiar back into the spotlight: the box jump. It looks simple. Jump on a box. Step down. Repeat. But here’s what most people don’t realize: There are two very different kinds of box jumps — and they train two very different things. We see the confusion around this every week in the clinic, and actually spoke with a few different athletes about this very thing recently. Buckle up and let's dive in. Efficient Box Jumps vs. Box Jumps for power In CrossFit workouts, box jumps are usually there to test your engine. You’re trying to get through reps efficiently. That means shorter dips, quicker repetitions, and just enough jump to clear the box. The goal isn’t to jump higher, it’s to maintain your performance the workout. That’s totally fine, as long as you understand what you’re training.

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