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![]() I'm using the box squat to try to improve my sprinting speed/explosiveness so as long as this movement is accomplishing that for me, I don't mind if i'm missing out on total leg development.
However, i'm wondering if the "box" is too high here Pic: https://imgur.com/FYwFE8u |
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![]() Box height is the least of your worries if that's what you're doing.
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![]() Hips are higher than your knees and that bar path looks scary. Seems way too far back behind your ankles/knees.
Tried box squats once. Was fine if I would just tap the box, but was too slow and settled once...stuck...very disgraceful dismount. ![]() ETA: If you want to improve explosiveness you might want to try squat jumps with TRX straps. They suck...hate them...pretty sure explosiveness is the point though. Last edited by holly70 : 01-10-2018 at 09:05 PM. |
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![]() Also, sprinters don't do box squats
Practice sprinting and get generally strong |
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![]() I used to lift at a d1 collegiate weightroom for a while being friendly with a s&c coach never saw any track team doing box squats. Most popular was half and parallel squats, rdls, ghr machine and power cleans for low body work. The only box squats i saw was by one assistant coach who was all about dat ws4lyfe
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![]() Interesting...
I think you guys are familiar with the study that showed how quarter squats led to the largest increases in vertical jump and decreases in 40 yard dash times. I thought that by adding a box to the mix I could sustain even heavier weights and that I would be able to more specifically overload the joints/muscles involved in those explosive activities |
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As a side note: reduced ROM is definitely a good way to train a specific portion of an athletic movement and you're able to use more weight than a regular squat. Just make sure you're not getting injured. |
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