Box Squat
Front thigh supportAbout
This compound exercise builds strength in your glutes, hamstrings, and the front of your thighs. It helps improve squat form.
How to Box Squat
Starting Position
1. Please prepare an object that you can lightly touch your buttocks against.
2. Please position the barbell at shoulder height.
3. Grab the barbell wider than shoulder width and place it on your trapezius.
4. Spread your legs shoulder-width apart, with your toes turned out about 20 to 30 degrees.
5. Keep your chest up and your back straight.
Proper Form
1. Tighten your abdomen and keep your waist straight, then bend at the hips to lower your buttocks down.
2. Sit down naturally until your knees bend and you touch the prepared object.
3. Stand up by pushing strongly through the center of your feet.
4. As your buttocks rise, straighten your knees and hips in sequence, and return to the starting position.
Breathing Technique
Breathe in while going down, and breathe out while going up.
Precautions
1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body too far forward.
2. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
3. Don't excessively bend your waist while trying to keep it straight.
4. Please do not stick your hips too far back.
5. Make sure your feet do not come off the ground.
6. When standing up, please ensure your knees do not come together.
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