question about box squats

[blackbelt2k]

what exactly is meant by sit back, not down??

 

[stronglifts]

what exactly is meant by sit back, not down??

First thing that moves is the hip. Hip goes back, lower leg stays (almost) perpendicular to the floor. Think sitting back on a toilet.

The goal: hip emphasis (glutes/hamstrings).

Sitting down: the knee come forward.

 

[blackbelt2k]

ohh, so basicly keep my knees pointed ******d 30 degrees or so?

 

[stronglifts]

ohh, so basicly keep my knees pointed ******d 30 degrees or so?

Knees out as always on the squat. But knees shouldn't come forward. The whole movement comes from the hips.

Think romanian deadlift. Hips go back, lower legs don't move. Knees unlock, but lowering happens by flexing the hips.

 

[blackbelt2k]

hmm, i get what your saying now. Thanks