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Originally Posted by thedanshow35
I try to incorporate squats and deadlifts into my routine. Do you believe that box squats are way better than just normal squatting? Also how high should I put the box at, because if I can't find anything else then I use the weight bench but that isn't all that low so I don't think I'm getting the most I can from that exercise.
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My two cents on this useful exercise.
Box squats build starting/explosive strength in the upper thigh and hips. They aren't a substitute for normal squats as such unless you already have sufficient hypertrophy already; you probably need the time under tension to build up necessary musculature. Box squats can be used at various heights to help address your weak points in the standard lift. As a generalisation, most people are weak towards the bottom of the lift when they need hamstring (and hip strength) the most. Working to box squat heights below parallel can certainly help you. What I would say though is that to go low you must have sufficient flexibility (esp hamstrings) or else your back will round.