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Old 03-09-2008, 11:11 AM
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Default Re: Is anyone else trying to....

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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.

I use my bench in a decline position. It is 13" off the ground. If you are not going past parallel, don't bother. Basically, the box squat has improved my standard squat, both in strength, and the depth of my squat. My hips are more flexible, and I am more comfortable going lower than I used to.
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