Box Squat is a weightlifting movement on Fiz. Back squat to a set box height, pausing before driving out of the hole. Primary muscles: quads, glutes. Scored by reps + weight.
Weightlifting

Box Squat

Back squat to a set box height, pausing before driving out of the hole

Category
Weightlifting loaded barbell and dumbbell work
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RepsWeight / kg the fields Fiz records for this movement
Primary muscles
quadsglutes
Secondary
hamstringscorelower back

Scaling ladder

1 harder, 1 easier
Back SquatSquat with barbell on back
Box SquatWorks quads, glutes
Air SquatBodyweight squat

Frequently asked

5 answers
What muscles does the Box Squat work?
Box Squat primarily works quads, glutes, with secondary engagement of hamstrings, core, lower back.
How do you do a Box Squat?
Back squat to a set box height, pausing before driving out of the hole.
How is the Box Squat scored?
On Fiz, Box Squat is tracked by reps + weight. Log your reps, weight, distance, or time and build a movement history that powers leaderboards and PRs.
What's an easier alternative to the Box Squat?
Easier scaling options include Air Squat. Each is a standalone movement in the Fiz glossary you can swap into any workout.
What's a harder progression from the Box Squat?
Progress to Back Squat when Box Squat feels light.
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