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Originally Posted by Malone32
Eh I've always been able to squat much more than deadlift. Is there anything I should do? I figure if I'ma get my deadlift up I might as well get my squat up at the same time... which keeps the disparity. Also is it normal for box squats and doing deadlifts stiff legged to lower the 1rm's by 50-100 pounds? I figure it's just because the box was really low and I must not get down low enough on squats usually, and as for the deadlifts I dunno.
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Box squats are harder than regular squats for a number of reasons: (a) control over squatting depth (b) breaking of the eccentric-concentric chain (c) typically wider feet position, possibly utilises more hamstring and hip strength than your usual squat. Basically, it usually means you (a) don't normally squat strictly to a set depth as often as you think and (b) have a relatively weak posterior chain. From your stats I'd say you have strong quads but weak hamstrings. SLDL of 175lbs is really low compared to what you can squat. I mean I can box squat in the 200s for reps and just about get 305 in a SLDL (I don't recommend trying that much in the SLDL though). If I were you I would do more SLDLs, Good Mornings and GHRs to balance yourself out.
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