Technique
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, barbell positioned on upper back. Lower your body by bending at hips and knees until your glutes touch the box, then drive back up to starting position.
A compound lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings using a box or bench to control squat depth and improve form consistency.
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, barbell positioned on upper back. Lower your body by bending at hips and knees until your glutes touch the box, then drive back up to starting position.
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, barbell positioned on upper back, and prepare to lower your body toward the box.
Return to the starting position with feet shoulder-width apart and barbell positioned on upper back, maintaining proper form throughout.
Keep your chest up, drive through your heels, touch the box lightly, maintain proper form, breathe rhythmically
Plopping down on box, rounding back, knees caving in, incomplete range of motion, poor bar path
Increase weight gradually, lower box height, add pause on box, perform variations, incorporate tempo changes.
Use higher box, reduce weight, focus on form, perform bodyweight squats, use resistance bands.
Ensure the box is stable and properly positioned. Maintain proper form to avoid lower back strain. Stop if you experience knee or back pain. Always use a spotter when lifting heavy weights.