This athlete’s shin took a beating from a missed box jump. She will be out for a while but, luckily, she will be OK with a good story and pictures to prove it. Not that it matters but after the injury, there was barely a peep from this athlete, she was a rock, a true warrior!
You will often hear me raising safety issues that seem very unlikely to happen. It happens, trust me. Any athletic activity at the intensity that we train will get you more fit, but that intensity brings the additional risk of injury if you are not careful. All athletes, no matter where they train, need to pay attention to what they are doing and what is going on around them. If you want to do something that you haven’t done before, I will be glad to help you, just ask for a progression to get you there.
damn. who’s shin is that?
seriously?! if i knew you could do that much damage missing a box jump!? ow.
Yes, you can do that much damage. Be aware, jump/lift/move with care.
That is crazy!!!! It looks just like my Nike Swoosh box jump debacle!
That is incredibly hardcore. What a trooper. Safety first all the way.
That is crazy!!!! It looks just like my Nike Swoosh box jump debacle!
whaaaaat?!!!!! was that someone at the gym? I want to send her flowers. 😉
Holy shit.. when you described it to us, it did not make it justice. these pictures are amazing.. Hope she is doing well.. I am not attempting that box jump.. 🙂