Barbell box squat

Barbell, squat rack, box

Also called box squat

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A back squat that sits back onto a box set at a chosen height, which sets the depth, keeps the shins more vertical and puts more work on the hips.

  1. Sit back and down onto the box under control
  2. Shins stay near vertical
  3. Drive up without rocking

Movement

Pattern
Squat
Type
Compound, several joints move
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Barbell, Box or bench to sit on
Variation of
Barbell back squat

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Core
Lower body

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