Nutri-Sport Training Tip: Box squats
February 21, 2012 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
During a squat or athletic event, the most difficult portion of a motion is driving out of the bottom portion of the lift or position (commonly called the “hole). The box squat is a great exercise to help develop power here.
There are a lot of different variations and variables in this exercise, the biggest is whether one is using supportive equipment (squat suit) or just a belt. In this video, Mike Beiter demonstrates the way that would best carry over to those squatting without such equipment.
The biggest key is to lower yourself onto the box under control (verses “plopping” down). Also maintain good form, staying upright and engaging the hips.
Try this on your next leg day as an accessory following your normal squat routine.
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Nutri-Sport & Full Potential Tip -banded box squats
February 19, 2009 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
Powering out of the bottom of a squatting position is important for both athletes and those just wanting to build muscle and strength. In athletics, getting the initial power to propel your body to whatever it is you are doing. In workouts, the bottom portion of the exercise is when you stimulate the most muscle fibers to optimize the effectiveness of the exercise (which is why people who don’t go deep on squats/leg press are losing a lot of benefit).
In this video, Nutri-Sport owner Ryan Irwin demonstrates an exercise that helps develop power in the squat at the Full Potential Training studio.
Nutri-Sport & Full Potential Training Tip- Banded box squats
Nutri-Sport & Full Potential Training tip of the week
December 3, 2008 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
Squats are one of the best exercises to develop leg and hip power, strength and size. This variation called “box squats” forces one to come to a complete stop, then drive out of the “hole” without the rebound effect. By doing so, it really helps to increase the power. This is great for sports, powerlifting and anyone who wants to increase there power or just learn how to squat to the proper depth.
