Learning how to box squat properly

[grey6son]

My form isn't that good with squatting so someone said to try box squats. Do I have to get one of those squat suits with the straps or can I just do them without. Someone mentions about something called Groove briefs? also what are you doing if I don't have access to an actual box do you just use a bench

 

[the_alcatraz]

I would not use suits just go slow with small weights and go low on the box

 

[stevesmi]

2 tips

1. get a bench square behind you so you can sit down on it
2. hold the bar in front of you, not on back of traps

this prevents cheating when squatting.

 

[SteveMobsterG]

You don't need a suit etc just to squat to a box. C'mon.

Heck you don't even need a fkin box. A bench works fine

 

[Tiger Salman Khan]

these squats challenge your glutes and hamstrings even more ..... keep working hard ..

 

[Vadim Fedorov]

small weights is the way to start

 

[ballin2504]

You’re thinking to much into it. Yes you can use a bench and start with lighter weight until you have the form down then gradually add to find your working sets

 

[JasonPriest]

engage your quads and glutes more. too many guys depend on hammies

 

[JasonPriest]

small weights is the way to start

yes great advice in this thread. when you do too much weight you lose form

 

[BodyMonster34]

bro you should get bench or box behind you to sit on

 

[RoySimpson]

Start with body weight then add small weights.

 

[MasonicBodybuilder]

You definitely do not need any of that crap. Keep it simple. Put a bench behind you and you are good to go. Also, keep your weight lighter for now so you can fix your form issues.

 

[ziansur]

Perform box squats by using a wide stance with your feet slightly beyond shoulder-width apart. Take a deep breath, brace your core, and unrack the barbell. While resting the barbell on your upper back, lower your body until you are sitting on the plyometric box at the bottom of the squat, then return to standing.