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Barbell Box Squat — Variation
A second angle on the box squat, showing the sit-back and stand mechanics under the bar.
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How to dose it
- Sets
- 4
- Reps
- 5–8
- Intensity
- RPE 7
- Rest
- 2 min
Bone load
Spine
Hip
Wrist
Equipment
barbellbox
Set up
- 1Box set behind, bar on the upper back, braced core.
Do this
- Hips back to the box
- Stay tall through the torso
- Drive up powerfully
Avoid this
- Losing brace at the bottom
- Knees caving
Safety
Keep the spine neutral throughout.