# Wide-Stance Barbell Box Squat

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/wide-stance-barbell-box-squat

Also known as: Wide-Stance Box Squat, Wide Box Squat, Wide Stance Barbell Low Box Squat, Wide-Stance BB Box Squat

Variation of: [Barbell Box Squat](https://heatsy.app/ex/barbell-box-squat)

Body region: Legs, Glutes

## Equipment

- Barbell
- Squat Rack
- Plyo Box or Flat Bench

## Technique

1. Set a box behind you at about knee height, unrack the bar and take a wide stance, toes turned out.
2. Push the hips back and sit down onto the box, shins close to vertical.
3. Pause on the box while staying tight, then drive up through the heels.

### Cues

- Sit back, do not drop onto the box.
- Push the knees out in line with the toes.

### Common mistakes

- Relaxing completely on the box.
- Rocking forward to get off the box.

## Variations

- [Smith Chair Squat](https://heatsy.app/ex/smith-chair-squat)

## Alternatives

- [Barbell Back Squat](https://heatsy.app/ex/back-squat)
- [Barbell Front Box Squat](https://heatsy.app/ex/barbell-front-box-squat)
- [Dumbbell Box Squat](https://heatsy.app/ex/dumbbell-box-squat)