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Barbell Box Squat
Barbell · Squat · Compound
QuadricepsGlutes HamstringsCoreErector Spinae Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Quadriceps, Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Core, Erector Spinae
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- Squat (Push force)
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Working rep range
- 5-10 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 150 seconds rest
- Intensity & MET
- High (6.5 MET)
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Set a sturdy box or bench behind you so your thighs reach parallel upon contact.
- Hinge and sit back onto the box under strict control without relaxing your core or bouncing off the surface.
- Pause for one second on the box to break the stretch-shortening cycle while maintaining full tension.
- Explode upward through your midfoot to full standing lockout.
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Barbell Box Squat. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| 45-Degree Sled Leg Press | Machine swap | Machine |
| Dumbbell or Kettlebell Goblet Squat | Dumbbell swap | Dumbbell |
| Kettlebell Clean & Front Rack Squat | Kettlebell swap | Kettlebell |
| Resistance Band Front-Racked Squat | Bands swap | Bands |
| Tempo Bodyweight Air Squat (3-1-1) | Bodyweight swap | Bodyweight |
| Double Kettlebell Front Rack Squat | Kettlebell swap | Kettlebell |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.