Box Squat: how to do it and form tips

A squat variation where you sit back and briefly touch a box before standing. Develops posterior chain strength and teaches proper hip-back squat mechanics.

Form tips

  1. Set the box so your thighs are parallel or slightly below at the bottom.
  2. Sit back onto the box with control, don't crash down.
  3. Drive through your heels and spread the floor apart as you stand.
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