Key result
Box squats produced similar overall peak force and power compared to traditional squats, but resulted in significantly higher peak force at 70% 1RM and peak power at 80% 1RM.
Why the study?
Does a box squat alter kinetic variables and muscle activity compared to a standard squat in resistance trained men?
Population
8 resistance trained men (mean age 24.77 ± 3.22 years)
Comparison
Box squat using 60, 70, and 80% of 1 repetition… vs Standard squat using 60, 70, and 80% of 1RM
Design
Other, randomized fashion
Authors
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Box squats yield similar peak force and power to standard squats; leaves open effects on adaptations or injury risk in trained lifters.
RCT (n=8)
Randomized fashion
Does a box squat alter kinetic variables and muscle activity compared to a standard squat in resistance trained men?
Absolute Event Rate: 3364% vs 3269%
Removing the stretch-shortening cycle during a squat by using a box results in minimal differences in kinetic variables and muscle activity, suggesting limited negative consequences on performance.
McBride et al. (2010) reported an RCT. Box squat vs. Traditional squat was evaluated on Peak force during the 70% of 1RM trials. Box squats produced similar overall peak force and power compared to traditional squats, but resulted in significantly higher peak force at 70% 1RM and peak power at 80% 1RM.
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