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Barbell Box Squat
Squatting to a box standardizes depth and builds confidence under the bar — a controlled, repeatable way to load the squat for bone health.
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How to dose it
- Sets
- 4
- Reps
- 5–8
- Intensity
- RPE 7 → 80% 1RM
- Rest
- 2 min
Bone load
Spine
Hip
Wrist
Equipment
barbellbox
Set up
- 1Box behind you set to a comfortable depth, bar on the upper back.
Do this
- Sit back to lightly touch the box
- Keep the chest up and spine neutral
- Drive up without collapsing forward
Avoid this
- Plopping onto the box
- Rounding under the bar
Safety
The box gives a consistent, safe depth target. Touch lightly — don't crash down.