Why I Don't Care How High Your Box Jump Is
Recently I saw a video of some kid on Instagram jumping onto a vending machine. My initial reactionWHO CARES.It seems like videos are popping up every day of people showing off their incredible box jumping prowess. Most people freak out when they see these videos. For me, it does nothing. Uhh, what Pro-League does he play in again? Although it is impressive to see these freak athletes jump this high, there really isn't much application. And to make matters worse, these video have led to a rash of "Insta-trainers" having their clients attempting this craziness too. Well I'm here to put an end to it. Read on to see why we need to stop this madness ASAP.
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