The wooden core version soft these plyo boxes are outstanding. When doing plyo, you really want something that gives a solid landing surface and won't budge. Durability and build quality also matter. The wooden core ploy boxes fit the bill. They are very strong and stable while still being comfortable either with shoes or barefoot or other hands, sitting and so on. The quality is on par with high-end gyms I've visited. It's good to know before the jump that you aren't going to take a tumble because the box is unstable or too light. The extra weight provides much more control. The cushioning is still good enough if you fall short of a complete landing. You risk greater injury both with wood boxes and with lighter, cushioned foam boxes that are more likely to move in erratic ways. Prop these boxes against a wall and you're set. As always, add a bit of extra care depending on the size of the box - more control needed for smaller boxes and orientations, and more confidence you can actually make the height for larger boxes and orientations. These also are excellent for combination plyo series using multiple boxes. Hint - it's better to go from smaller to bigger if you are moving directly from box to box rather than landing at a midpoint on the floor between the boxes. You do have to be willing to carry these around to move them, but it's a workout, and worth the extra effort. Better to spend the money on high quality rather than adding risk of a visit to the emergency room, IMO. I'd give it six stars on a five star scale if I could. Read more
Got this Plyometric box to add to my garage gym for my two energetic kids (8 and 10), and it’s been a total hit! The size I got (16x14x12) is perfect for them – not too big, not too small. It's got a tough wooden core with a cushioned vinyl cover that’s both safe and easy to clean. They use it for jumps and step-ups. The stability is great, so no worries about it tipping over or sliding around during their antics. This box has been a fantastic investment. It's super sturdy, handles all their energy, and keeps them active while I'm with them in the gym. If you need something to keep your kids occupied and off the furniture, this is it. Highly recommend it – just wish it also did chores! Read more
The wood core plyo box is very sturdy and doesn't rock or move around when doing box jumps. It has a nice weight to it which greatly improves the stability. The flipside to that is moving it around takes a bit more effort; tradeoffs. However, remember the point of excercise is to put in work. So really it's a bonus and it's not overly heavy either way. You can also just roll it end over end to wherever you want if you find it difficult to pick up. The cover seems durable and has a slight texture for traction. The firm 1" foam padding provides a nice layer of protection for your shins. It especially inspires confindence at the 30" height. You are not as worried about the outcome of a miss which allows you to focus on the excercise itself. The box feels nice and firm under foot when landing on it with just enough give to cushion impact. I have used mine multiple times before writing this review and am very happy with it. It's been a great addition to my home gym. As an added bonus my kids like climbing on it and I don't have to worry about them getting banged up since it's padded and doesn't tip over. Read more
My primary purpose of this box is box jump. It is very stable on all heights due to its weight (close to 36 lbs) so it works for me. Built quite solid with non-slip surface. My other uses are Bulgarian split squad and step-up so the different heights are advantageous. My only wish is that the padding is a little thicker. The ones I used in the commercial gym are softer. You will need some additional padding if you are doing waist thrust. Hope you do not miss a jump or your shins will suffer. Overall it is a good buy if it fits the exercises you plan to do it with. Read more
Quality feels great, I am 200 pounds and feel totally sturdy. My workout partner is 350 pounds and had no issues (no creaking or sounds when using!). The box is a tad small in terms of surface space but the quality for the price is great and it takes up less space if that's an issue for you. Read more
This is exactly what I was looking for. It’s very sturdy, but if you miss a jump it’s just soft enough to keep you from bruising your shins. Even on the tallest jump it was still sturdy and didn’t feel like it was tipping due to the cushioning. Read more
Great jump box for the money. I am a martial arts instructor and this is great for my 4-6y classes. Works good for some of the older kids too, but I need to buy a bigger one for the teens and adults. Very easy to use and seems to be durable. Read more
Pros: Very study Cons: It's heavy (around 50 pounds) It's very well planted, the surface is soft and its very sturdy. The only thing I don't like about it is that it is very heavy (around 50 lb). Other than that it's pretty much perfect. It might not be good for some people who will move this box a lot because of its weight. If that's not an issue, then this plyo box is pretty much perfect. Update: I just got the balance form plyo box as well. I don't think the balancefrom Plyobox is as good as the Yes4All plyobox. The Yes4ALl has a much better cover, It seems to be a lot more higher quality. I jumped on the balance form plyo box and there is a bit of a compression or "crunch" when you land on it. Whereas the Yes4All is completely sturdy. I'm still trying to figure out which one to keep, I like the fact that the BalanceFrom is a lot lighter, but I don't feel as secure jumping on the Balancefrom box as much as I do jumping on the Yes4All plyo box. Bottom line: if you have a studio, or a home gym, or if you're not moving this plyo box around a lot the Yes4ALl is much better in my opinion. If you're going to put the boxes away after every workout the Balancefrom is definitely much lighter, but not as sturdy. Yes4All is a much higher quality plyo box. Read more
