Barbell box squat: how to do it and what it works

Squat with a depth reference on a box.

Image: start and end of the movement.

How to do it

Loaded squat that uses a box as a reference to practice the path and depth control.

Form. Touch the box with control without relaxing, keep the trunk firm and drive the rise with your whole foot.

Common mistake. Dropping onto the box, losing tension at the bottom, or pushing the knees excessively forward.

Quadriceps, Gluteus maximus · Barbell, Box or step

The muscles listed are an editorial reference, not a measurement. Adjust the range and the load to what feels comfortable.

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