Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Box Squat, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Gluteus maximus, Hamstrings |
| Also | Quadriceps, Erector spinae |
Setup
A box at parallel or just below, placed so you sit onto its middle, not its edge.
How to do it well
- Sit back onto the box with shins vertical
- Pause on the box, keep everything tight
- Drive the feet through the floor to stand
Common mistakes
- Dropping onto the box
- Rocking forward to build momentum
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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.