quad mass

[balplayer]

a powerlifter in my gym offered to show me the box squat for overall mass development and strength. i was on my way out and said id take him up on it next time. do you as bodybuilders think the box squat is good for me to implement in my routine. ive often thought of going heavier and trying for pure mass only for a while and then diet it down and see what happens.

experienced guys imput on the box squat and its relevance as well as rack deads would be awesome. thanks

 

[Mr Pickels]

a powerlifter in my gym offered to show me the box squat for overall mass development and strength. i was on my way out and said id take him up on it next time. do you as bodybuilders think the box squat is good for me to implement in my routine. ive often thought of going heavier and trying for pure mass only for a while and then diet it down and see what happens.

experienced guys imput on the box squat and its relevance as well as rack deads would be awesome. thanks

the only difference i see between a box squat and just squating down equally as far is well.... umm... i dont think there is a difference... squat down to parallel is a squat down to parallel whether or not there is a box there...

not sure what you're asking about the rack deads, i've never done them so i cant talk.... i always just do regular deads... the others should know and be more usefull than i

anybody else???

 

[HUTCH]

When you do a box squat you actually sit and rest on the box dont you?? I think this is where the difference comes in...But All i think they are good for is strength and explosion....I'd rather just do a regular squat and hold at parallel for a second or two....

 

[tbonus]

In high school football, we'd alternate box squats with full squats. I think it has to do with the explosiveness of the movement. When you pause on the stool,then explode off, it's like coming off the line. That is why we did them.

 

[balplayer]

right, he explained to me the pause on the box is what makes it harder as you kill the momentum. and as for rack deads he just wanted me get used to holding onto much heavier weight and setting the pins low near ankles. im trying to gain strength as of now and see if more size comes. this is why im interested in learning these power type movements

 

[heavyhitter]

i personally love rack deads. they allow you to move alot more weight. i cant do them from the floor anymore due to a herniated disc, but these don't bother it