Box Step Squat
- Primary muscles
- Quads, Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Other
- Movement pattern
- Squat
Steps
- 1 Stand facing a sturdy box or elevated platform, with your feet hip-width apart.
- 2 Step one foot onto the center of the box, ensuring your entire foot is stable on the surface.
- 3 Bring your other foot up to meet the first, so both feet are now on the box, positioned shoulder-width apart.
- 4 Keeping your chest lifted and core engaged, lower your hips into a squat.
- 5 Descend until your thighs are parallel to the box or as low as comfortable while maintaining good form.
- 6 Drive through your heels to powerfully return to a standing position on top of the box.
- 7 Step one foot back down to the floor, followed by the other foot.
- 8 Return to the starting standing position in front of the box.
