squat · intermediate
Barbell Box Squat
Also called: box squat
Coaching cues
- Sit back further than a normal squat
- Touch the box under control — don't crash
- Stay tight on the box, don't relax
- Drive straight up through the heels, no rocking
Common mistakes
- Plopping down and losing the brace on the box
- Rocking forward off the box for momentum
- Box set too high, turning it into a quarter squat
- Knees sliding forward instead of hips reaching back
Take care with: lower back. Members who list these injuries never see this exercise in a program.
Easier: Goblet Squat
Harder: Barbell Back Squat