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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