Box squaTS

[shortybrolick]

I started box squatting about a month ago. been doing them 5x5 1 inch lower than parrallel. started with 315, and now at 365 5x5.. [ Also been doing stiff leg deads 5x5, and seated calf raises 5x12. on this same day ]

What is the best way to do box squats? Rep and set range?? What is best to do in addition to box squats??

Thank you

[shortybrolick]

As the weight is getting progressively heavier 5x5 is obviously not ideal, looking for input from you experienced powerlifters/strong men

[BgMc31]

I only box squat on my DE squat days. And I never do more than 2-3 reps with 70%. But I also use varying weights of chains or bands.

[shortybrolick]

I took a video of a set yesterday so you could critique my form.. From what I see i need to drop the box a little [remove the plate], possibly be further away from the box and widen my stance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB7nsjkdu08
thank you for taking a look.

[terraj]

Hey Bro,

For sure, remove that plate and don't sit down to fast. I've done my boxes with a wider stance, I think it keeps the form better and the back tighter when you sit.

[songdog]

bump wide slow and tight

[Nooomoto]

I only box squat on my DE squat days. And I never do more than 2-3 reps with 70%. But I also use varying weights of chains or bands.

x2, but without the chains/bands. When I was in my program over the summer I'd usually do 8 sets of 2 between 60% and 80%, only on DE days though.