Barbell Box Squat
Expert Advice
Ensure the box height allows your thighs to be parallel to the floor at the bottom of the squat. Keep your core tight and drive through your heels to stand up.
How-to-do Steps
- Place a box behind you and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Position the barbell across your upper back and shoulders, gripping it firmly.
- Slowly lower your body by bending your knees and hips until you are seated on the box.
- Pause briefly while maintaining tension in your muscles.
- Explode back up to the starting position by pressing through your heels.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary
Glutes50%
Quads40%
Secondary
Calves10%
Equipment
Barbell
Exercise Type
Strength
