Good point on the psychology. I've been box squatting for the last 6 months after coming back from a nasty adductor tear. The box gives me a useful point of reference for depth and a safe bail out option inside a power rack.
How did you tear it? I had a scare recently where I had to bail on (high rep) squats a couple of times because my adductor or something in my inner thigh got a little tweaked. No big deal really, more like it cramped up than anything else, but I took it easy for a few workouts to be safe. It might have been because I had just come back from a week off and maybe didn't warm up right.
@@eduardosuarez2414 basically, I didn't warm up enough. I did my normal warm up sets and then on the 2nd work set it tore at the bottom of the squat. I thought I'd torn my hip out, it sounded so bad! The hematoma was nasty and it took a couple of months before I could walk without limping.
Always learning something new with Starting Strength, in depth but explained in simple terms and steps. Your videos are a great in reinforcing what’s written in your book; BTW…highly recommended it!👍👍
Hey I got a question for the podcast. I've been training the full snatch but still want to apply the strength techniques laid out in the blue book. Do you think there would be any benefit from training the snatch-grip deadlift over the conventional deadlift? Same question with regards to the snatch press and the overhead squat. Thanks!
In all of the other videos teaching the squat, the thumb is over the bar. In this video, it’s under the bar locking the hand in place. Is this due to the lifter only having the bar on her back with no weights or have I been telling people to keep their thumb over with their fingers for no reason? 😂 Thanks for the video Rip!
it has to do with shoulder mobility. You should try to keep your wrists straight in line with your arms. If you dont have the best shoulder mobility, thumb OVER the bar is helpful to keep your wrists straight. thats the only reason, they both are valid
Do your regular movement until your weight is barely resting on the box. Then squat. Remember, the box squat is for dynamic effort, not depth. It also helps to widen your stance.
both. But its more specific to which type of squat you are doing. high bar, with the bar on your traps? knees go more forward for sure, depending on your ankle mobility. If its low bar, with the bar more roughly on the shoulder blades, this is a more sit back and keep your shin straight vertical type of squat
To gauge my depth, I have a bungee cord loaded with bells. If I hit proper depth, I ring the bells. I really need the feedback, because I don’t think I could afford to have Rip stand there and judge depth. 😊
Hilarious title! I'm 66 squatting to a depth of 6 inches. How to Squat on a Yoga Block and call it full ROM: ua-cam.com/video/iLtQl-U5Gw4/v-deo.htmlsi=Epgya7mNkv9eQbHG
Turn the box so you're sitting on the corner. Also those wood boxes suck. Get actual plyo boxes or stands. Also the box squat isn't for depth, it's for dynamic effort.
@@bigguy7353 how many times are you going to comment the same thing on this video? nobody here knows what dynamic effort is bro and this video is for specific cases like he outlined in the actual video. YOU dont even know what dynamic effort means.
You can do these inside the rack with safety arms set appropriately high. Then they are quite safe and can be bailed like any other squat done inside the squat rack.
I would not recommend tranferring any weight to the box - on purpose, anyway, especially with heavier weights. This can allow some of your core muscles to relax while the spine is under a load. That would facilitate an injury. So dont sit on the box. Use it as a depth cue.
@@AcceleratingUniverse do you actually think those gear abusing, gains at all costs guys will have healthy spines as they age? They are the perfect example of unhealthy lifting. Thanks for bringing them up
Good point on the psychology. I've been box squatting for the last 6 months after coming back from a nasty adductor tear. The box gives me a useful point of reference for depth and a safe bail out option inside a power rack.
How did you tear it? I had a scare recently where I had to bail on (high rep) squats a couple of times because my adductor or something in my inner thigh got a little tweaked. No big deal really, more like it cramped up than anything else, but I took it easy for a few workouts to be safe. It might have been because I had just come back from a week off and maybe didn't warm up right.
Using a box for depth isn't the point. The purpose of the box squat is dynamic effort, not full. No depth need be attained.
@@eduardosuarez2414 basically, I didn't warm up enough. I did my normal warm up sets and then on the 2nd work set it tore at the bottom of the squat. I thought I'd torn my hip out, it sounded so bad! The hematoma was nasty and it took a couple of months before I could walk without limping.
Great video - good to see you Mark! Sounds like you have a bad cold, hope it clears up soon.
Always learning something new with Starting Strength, in depth but explained in simple terms and steps. Your videos are a great in reinforcing what’s written in your book; BTW…highly recommended it!👍👍
thank you coach Rippetoe
any thoughts on hip impingement and doing squats,
I've been seeing a Physical Therapist 2 x's per week and they really helped.
great video as usual
Why is the person in the thumbnail different than the person in the video?
i see we both clicked for the same reason....
Its Bree.
i thinks that’s bree hill, his office manager
@@dragonchr15 I get it, but both are great looking, healthy women.
I suck at squats and always hurt my legs when doing them. God Bless.
Got a meaner left hook than Povetkin though
Is Rips left eye higher than his right eye?
I shat on the box and called it a fart
I used box squats to train myself to hit depth consistently
Hey I got a question for the podcast.
I've been training the full snatch but still want to apply the strength techniques laid out in the blue book. Do you think there would be any benefit from training the snatch-grip deadlift over the conventional deadlift? Same question with regards to the snatch press and the overhead squat.
Thanks!
His answer would for sure to be use the press and deadlift to get stronger while practicing your snatch.
The two factor model absolutely applies here.
In all of the other videos teaching the squat, the thumb is over the bar. In this video, it’s under the bar locking the hand in place. Is this due to the lifter only having the bar on her back with no weights or have I been telling people to keep their thumb over with their fingers for no reason? 😂
Thanks for the video Rip!
it has to do with shoulder mobility. You should try to keep your wrists straight in line with your arms. If you dont have the best shoulder mobility, thumb OVER the bar is helpful to keep your wrists straight. thats the only reason, they both are valid
Do you push your knees forward or do you sit back with your hips in a squat? There are so many Videos and everyone telling different.
Do your regular movement until your weight is barely resting on the box. Then squat. Remember, the box squat is for dynamic effort, not depth. It also helps to widen your stance.
both. But its more specific to which type of squat you are doing. high bar, with the bar on your traps? knees go more forward for sure, depending on your ankle mobility. If its low bar, with the bar more roughly on the shoulder blades, this is a more sit back and keep your shin straight vertical type of squat
I watch these videos just to bear witness to Rip’s bad attitude
That's the main reason I've largely stopped. I come back every so often to be like "Ah yup, still an out of date curmudgeon."
To gauge my depth, I have a bungee cord loaded with bells. If I hit proper depth, I ring the bells. I really need the feedback, because I don’t think I could afford to have Rip stand there and judge depth. 😊
One could introduce a smaller box and place upon it a large whoopee cushion.
Box squats aren't for depth, they are for dynamic effort.
@@-b-sharp Hahaha
@@bigguy7353, Think about what you said…so, would you set your box 5 inches off the floor…or 30 inches off the floor.
But what if actually want to build huge jacked legs though???
The box squat isn't to gauge depth, it's for dynamic effort. Look it up, folks.
Either Rip has the sniffles or he just did a honker of coke!🤣💪
agreed,.... so whats the answer????????????
He uses Afrin nightly, so he's probably experiencing rebound congestion from that.
@@terriiii8785both
Idk his jaw doesn't appear to be moving sideways
Hilarious title! I'm 66 squatting to a depth of 6 inches. How to Squat on a Yoga Block and call it full ROM: ua-cam.com/video/iLtQl-U5Gw4/v-deo.htmlsi=Epgya7mNkv9eQbHG
I volunteer as box
The thumbnail showed Bre, you lied.
Box squats are great for new squatters for depth confirmation. I see kids in the gym squatting and missing depth
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Loading the bar on shoulders causes spine compression and pain due to Spondylolisthesis L5. Any recommendation?
front squats? check out a video or two. Or bulgarian split squats
'touch the stool'
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This feels like an old video for some reason
Relax all muscles of the glutes/quads while on the box. Otherwise it's just an assisted pause squat. Nowhere near the same thing.
Yep
And do not rock forward or backwards when on the box. Down slow. Explode up
Looking very pink today!
Rip, You losing weight?
He’s been on a cut for a few months now
Rip doesn't look ok.
I'm betting seasonal allergies. Believe me, I know the look.....and the snuffling.
He looks alright for 68
Still seems like a trip hazard. What if you were to stumble back?
Then get someone to spot you until you get used to the position.
Don't.
Turn the box so you're sitting on the corner. Also those wood boxes suck. Get actual plyo boxes or stands. Also the box squat isn't for depth, it's for dynamic effort.
@@bigguy7353 how many times are you going to comment the same thing on this video? nobody here knows what dynamic effort is bro and this video is for specific cases like he outlined in the actual video. YOU dont even know what dynamic effort means.
You can do these inside the rack with safety arms set appropriately high. Then they are quite safe and can be bailed like any other squat done inside the squat rack.
I would not recommend tranferring any weight to the box - on purpose, anyway, especially with heavier weights. This can allow some of your core muscles to relax while the spine is under a load. That would facilitate an injury. So dont sit on the box. Use it as a depth cue.
dude west side guys box squatted with 1000+ pounds and completely sat back on the box
@@AcceleratingUniverse do you actually think those gear abusing, gains at all costs guys will have healthy spines as they age? They are the perfect example of unhealthy lifting. Thanks for bringing them up
How to sit on my face and call it a squat