box squats

[powerlifter53]

is it ok to do box squats instead of regular squats? The box I use is 10" and that is about how far I usally go down for regular squats. I like to use the box just as a reference so I don't cheat myself when I get into my last couple reps.

 

[jcp2]

using the box as a reference and doing box squats they way they are supposed to be done is a little different. When doing a box squat one is supposed to release the tension on only the hips when on the box, then blast off. When box squatting their will be a pause on the box, when doing squats it is touch and go.

 

[powerlifter53]

then i'm not really doing a box squat since I just touch and go. The way I'm doing is just a regular squat then right?

 

[jcp2]

then i'm not really doing a box squat since I just touch and go. The way I'm doing is just a regular squat then right?

yup, just sounds like you are using the box to check depth.

 

[powerlifter53]

right, thanks jcp2

 

[iron addict]

10" is pretty low. How tall are you??

Iron Addict

 

[powerlifter53]

5ft 8". Yeah i'm short