To increase explosive power, you have to put yourself in awkward positions and learn to explode out of them.
The kettlebell deadlift to box jump is an exercise combination that involves contrast training, where you take a pure strength-building move and combine it with a pure power move.
The dumbbell clean to reverse lunge is a combination that builds power, increases core strength and stability, and improves the ability to jump while bulletproofing the lower body for landings.
The lateral box jump improves coordination and balance, and helps prevent injuries to the ankle, knee, and hip.
The explosive kneeling to standing box jump builds on coordination and is a good next challenge to progress into after mastering the box jump.
The lateral bound to bear crawl works everything, including legs, core, and upper body, and builds up strength in different ways.
You’ve got to really fight through the discomfort, but that’s part of the reason that it’s such a great combination.
The key to these exercises is to focus on what you’re doing, step by step, and to move explosively while finding your balance first.
The goal is to move explosively, but find your balance first before turning it up.