Post your max box squat AND carry over/ competition squat

[ToxicCorpse]

I've been training Westside for four months now in which time my below-parellel box squat has increased over 120 lbs. Training westside, I only perform straight-weight squats in competition or when testing out gear. My first competition is in September, and I would like to see what kind of carry-over people generally get from their box squat in order to get an understanding of where I am now.

[RichM]

how much below parallel is your competition box squat i've only dont box squats for football a lil bit and they were a lil above parallel

[YouthInTraining]

I read in a Westside article (probably by Dave Tate) that the carry over is the same. So if your box squat improved by 120lbs then your squat should have improved 120lbs.

[dookie1481]

Originally posted by YouthInTraining
I read in a Westside article (probably by Dave Tate) that the carry over is the same. So if your box squat improved by 120lbs then your squat should have improved 120lbs.

In theory, yes, but everyone is different. If you have someone who had poor squat form before he tried box squats, it could potentially be more of a carryover.

[RichM]

wtf do you mean by cary over? you talkin about the walk from the rack before you do your squat?

[dookie1481]

Originally posted by RichM
wtf do you mean by cary over? you talkin about the walk from the rack before you do your squat?

Read YouthInTraining's post.

[SuperKid]

Originally posted by RichM
wtf do you mean by cary over? you talkin about the walk from the rack before you do your squat?

No, I think they mean how much strength will be carried over to their comp squat from their box squat gains

[SuperKid]

I'd think they'd be the same too, cuz box squats are just squats till u touch a box, so they are the exact same lift and movement. Just that box squats assure you you're going low enough.

[ToxicCorpse]

Incorrect, I've never talked to anyone with less than a 90lb carry-over from their box squat to their competition squat. The box eliminates all momentum and accentuates the stress put on your muscles once in the hole.

I encourage you to perform your max squat and after enough rest actually try a bellow-parellel box-squat. You will not even be able to get your ass an inch off the box.

And yes, by carry-over I am reffering to the difference in weight between your box squat and competition squat.

[da_future]

i saw a guy at my old gym doin box squats usin a milk crate thing, onna them blue ones with the criss-cross patern, is that a good idea? i mean, ud think the box would break or sumpin

[YouthInTraining]

Lol! I thought I was the only one! I use a milk crate too. It's the lowest thing (11") I have that is in a box shape. That is why I use it. At first I was afraid it wouldn't last, but it seems to hold up quite well. I don't see it breaking any time soon. Then again I don't squat 400 or even 300 pounds. It does however seem to take 275 quite well (and for long periods of time - can someone say stuck lol). If you have a box that is just as low, I would use that of course. But, if you have a milk crate, and that is lower than any box you have, I would use it...like I already am.

[Tristram]

box squats are not the same as squats. By sitting on the box you release your hip flexors

[Marciano]

I know this much, i started learning how to squat properly using box squats and safety squats, and then tried to do normal squats last week releasing my hips first, spreading the floor and all that, and couldn't lift ****, plus nearly fell backwards a couple of times. I hope this is normal.