Rationale Behind Utilization of the Box Squat:

The Box Squat is utilized to teach the squat position when first learning how to properly squat. It is a great teaching tool since athletes always reach parallel and that they are not afraid to sit back into the hips since they will not fall, but just sit on a box. It also develops the ability to improve eccentric and concentric power by breaking eccentric-concentric chain. However the overall benefit of this exercise is that it is excellent for developing squatting technique as well as lower body strength, explosiveness and power.