Exercise library
Quads
Barbell Box Squat
- Primary muscle
- Quads
- Also works
- Glutes, Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- Squat
- Role in a program
- Primary
How to do it
Set a box behind you at roughly parallel depth and squat back until you lightly sit without relaxing. Stay tight on the box, then drive the hips up and the bar back over mid-foot to stand.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the quads — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Barbell Back SquatBarbellSquat
- Barbell Bulgarian Split SquatBarbellSquat
- Barbell Deficit SquatBarbellSquat
- Barbell Forward LungeBarbellSquat
- Barbell Front SquatBarbellSquat
- Barbell Hack SquatBarbellSquat
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the quads: