Barbell Box Squat is an intermediate compound push using barbell, squat rack, bench. It loads Quadriceps.
Muscles worked
- Primary: Quadriceps
- Secondary: Glutes, Hamstrings, Abs, Back
Setup
- Set barbell, squat rack and take a stance you can own. Brace before you descend.
How to do it
- Sit between the hips and knees together. Load Quadriceps through the whole foot.
- Drive up to a tall lockout without dumping the knees in.
Coaching cues
- Knees track over the toes.
- Stay braced from unrack to rack.
Common mistakes
- Knees caving. Push the floor apart; reduce the load.
- Collapsing the chest. Big breath and a proud torso.
Related lifts
- Assault Bike Quadriceps
- Barbell Back Squat Quadriceps
- Barbell Bulgarian Split Squat Quadriceps
- Barbell Front Squat Quadriceps
- Barbell Reverse Lunge Quadriceps
- Barbell Split Squat Quadriceps
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