Making a box for box squatting

[ballast]

I've got two questions for the guys and gals who train Westside style:
1) How do I go about making a box for box squatting?I train at home so I don't have access to those plastic steps used by the aerobics classes.What else can I use?
2) What should the height of the box be?Not sure if this answer requires additional info on my part, but: I'm 6 feet tall, 194ibs, my sticking point in the squat is when my upper legs hit parallel or a few inches above.
Thanks for any replies.

 

[Deciever1]

use some 2x4's, and set your box up so it puts you around 1" below parallel and just at parelel.

 

[jeremys]

my box is scary. very thing wood and not very big. i think i may die using it. perhaps i should make a bigger one or fix this one up

 

[Deciever1]

dont worry i squat on a milkcrate w/ a rubber mat on top of it.

 

[Hannibal]

"The top of the box should be 24x24. This will allow for one to sit way back without falling off the box.

"The best way to build the box is to actually build a series of boxes. The box can be made out of 2x4s set to equate the dimensions above. Set the 2x4s so they form a box. Use 3/4 inches plywood for the top. This will make a 4 inch box. Then all you have to do is duplicate the box 2 more times.

"You'll place one box down then put a rubber mat on top of it followed by the next box, then another mat. If you build the boxes this way and also have a 1 inch and 2 inch board, you'll be able to size any lifter.

"It's important to use the rubber mat to keep the boxes from sliding. This is how I'd recommend building the boxes. If you built just one box at 12 or 14 inches then you wouldn't be able to do any low box work. There are some movements we perform on a 6 to 8 inch box."

— Dave Tate

 

[ballast]

Thanks for the responses guys.Very informative.I appreciate it.