Speed Box Squat
Attach ground-anchored bands to the bar, set it on your upper back and sit back onto the box. Pause briefly, then explode off the box.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Type
- Powerlifting
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force direction
- Push
- Muscles
- 4
Form sequence
01 · attach bands
Attach bands to the bar that are securely anchored near the ground. You may need to choke the bands to get adequate tension.
02 · load choice
Use a box of an appropriate height for this exercise. Load the bar to a weight that still requires effort, but isn't so heavy that speed is compromised. Typically, that will be between 50-70% of your one rep max.
03 · starting position
Position the bar on your upper back, shoulder blades retracted, back arched and everything tight head to toe. This will be the starting position.
04 · sit back · Key step
Unrack the bar and position yourself in front of the box. Sit back with your hips until you are seated on the box, ensuring that you descend under control and don't crash onto the surface.
05 · explode up
Pause briefly, and explode off of the box, extending through the hips and knees.
