This exercise is great for early stages when first starting to implement a plyometric program with an athlete. It also serves as a good late stage rehabilitation exercise for athletes (especially ACL rehab). For more advanced athletes, this can be a good alternative to high impact plyometric training at certain periods during their training programs.
Seated Box Jump – Starting the exercise in a seated position takes away the countermovement to the jump (when the athlete dips the hips down prior to actually jumping). This allows you to focus on explosive jumping power and more importantly on landing mechanics.