Are Steel plyometric boxes better or Wood plyometric boxes? Having discussed this on the forums and with other crossfitters, it is a matter of personal preference. Some people say that the forgiveness of missing a jump and scraping your knee on metal plyometric boxes isn’t as good as wooden plyometric boxes. They both seem pretty durable, with the steel ones taking a small edge perhaps. But the wooden plyometric boxes have an option of adding 4 inches on the bottom to go from 20″ (women’s Rx height) to 24″ (men’s Rx height). So with all this in mind, take a look at what we recommend and choose what is best for you or your box.
Wooden Plyometric Boxes
One cool thing we like about the new Muscle Driver USA 2-in-1 plyometric box (20 inch and 24 inch) is that it is two boxes in one! Two piece construction allows you to change the box from 20″ inches (womens Rx height) to 24″ (mens Rx height) on the fly. We find this to be extremely valuable to boxes or garages because of its convenience. If you own a box, you have a mixture of clients coming in every time and you can adjust the boxes as necessary to match the male/female ratio.
The boxes with or without the riser are extremely sturdy and made from 3/4 inch plywood. Exterior of box is sanded completely to avoid any sharp edges. Each box is sprayed with two coats of poly to protect the exterior wood. Ships fully assembled.
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- Note: Bit hard to find, but click the link above, then click on “Plyometric Training” on the left, about half way down.
Metal Plyometric Boxes
If you prefer a metal plyometric box, we have found the best cost for the highest quality metal plyo box. The Muscle Driver USA Metal Plyometric Boxes offer the most stability and durability with 1 inch square tubular steel construction and fully welded frames. You can purchase one, or a set of them in all different sizes for tons of different athletic drills. Athletes on any level can use these boxes for forward, lateral, and other plyometric jumping drills. They are available in multiple heights, from 6″ to 42″. The tops are reinforced 1/2″ plywood with nonslip rubber surface.