finally tried box squats

[the People's Champ]

goddamn freaking damnit. I tried box squats for the first time, and I could not for the life of me go past a 155! I can normally squat 275 for like 8 reps, but I guess the truth comes out. when I hit the the stool (closest thing at my gym to make my legs parallel), I could barely get up. it was an awesome feeling, but I didn't have the torque to push it up. that night I was concentrating on form rather than going heavy, and I am confident of my form. I started out with 135, then added a dime on each side and I was having trouble going all the way down, thinking I would not go back up. my stance was aggressively wide with toes pointed out, but I guess the strength wasn't there. it was a first, and I look forward to my next meeting at the sqaut rack. just wanted to let this out...

 

[The mann]

that's how it is when you first try them,but you will increase so don't sweat it.you felt them in your hams too,huh??????

 

[the People's Champ]

DUDE!!! I was wondering why I couldn't walk. my hams are freaking TOAST!! I thought it was from doing s/l deads, which I normally do. I guess not. thanks for letting me further understand my soreness. and yes, I won't back down, like tom petty says...

 

[endpoint]

I found doing boxs squats really showed me where i was lacking strength.


you put your ego last and the iron and your body first......not many people do that...im proud.

 

[Thaibox]

Doing them for the first time tomorrow, can't wait

 

[the People's Champ]

bump

 

[k1401]

I've been trying them on a stool, but it wasn't low enough.

Now I'm using a milk carton with 2x4's on end underneath it.
I'll have to measure the height, but it's below parallel.
Awesome feeling!

 

[I'D RATHER BE DEADLIFTING]

I've been more than happy since adding them. Good luck with em.

 

[The mann]

k1401........hey stranger......

 

[BodybuildingUniverse]

make sure you dont bounce bro. I got hurt big time doing that with no guidance. The movement is to sit down and back with it and then kind of rock forward with it a bit and stand up. Check out elitefts.com for more details...the power will come!