Barbell Box Squat
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Barbell Box Squat is a lower body exercise that enhances overall strength and power, focusing on the quadriceps and glutes. It involves squatting down to a box, which acts as a depth guide and ensures consistent form, helping prevent injuries and encourage muscle engagement.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, barbell securely on your upper back.
- Position a box behind you, ensuring it's at the right height for your squat depth.
- Engage your core and lower your hips back and down to touch the box lightly.
- Drive through your heels to return to standing, maintaining a strong back.
- Repeat the motion, ensuring controlled movements throughout.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Erector Spinae Gastrocnemius Hamstrings
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