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What is Box Squat?
Squatting to a box to control depth and build explosive power.
In context
Box Squat is a key concept in powerlifting. Squatting to a box to control depth and build explosive power. Knowing what it means — and how it connects to the rest of your training — turns it from jargon into something you can actually use in the gym.
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Related powerlifting terms
Common questions.
What does box squat mean?
Squatting to a box to control depth and build explosive power.
What category does box squat belong to?
Box Squat is a term from powerlifting in strength and fitness training. Browse more powerlifting terms in the Nishaana glossary.
Why does box squat matter for training?
Understanding box squat helps you train and program more deliberately — it is one of the ideas that separates guessing from a real, repeatable system.
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