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Legs

Box squat

Equipment: Barbell, box

How to do it

  1. 1

    Set a box at a depth you can control.

  2. 2

    Sit back until you touch the box lightly, staying braced.

  3. 3

    Drive up without rocking.

Common mistakes

  • Dropping onto the box
  • Relaxing on the box

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General technique information only, not personal advice. Stop if you feel pain. If you have an injury or health condition, check with a doctor or physiotherapist first.