All About Box Squats

[@lisamelton78]

I just started with your awesome book. I was next to a young man when I did my first box squats. Into the exercise I sat too long and spoke out loud to my self “‘DON’T SIT!” And he jumped up. Bless him I guess I’m so old he had to obey.

[@khale4473]

This video is gold. Omg I am so happy when find out this. He is a genius.

[@TheSLappe1]

I learn so much every time I click on one of your videos. Thank you Bret!

[@AnjuliMack]

Glute lab looking a lot different now haha :) Awesome progress from here Bret!

[@kathybyrd8765]

Thanks for such a thorough explanation. It has helped me a lot. Your breathing has also helped me understand about tightening up my core.

[@AnabolicFarmer]

You're the best Bret! Always tons of information in your videos and articles.

[@JustSomeRetard]

10x better than any fitness content in 2020

[@ramontxtx]

The rope pulling hips backward is such a great cue. Thanks for the video.

[@Sunflwrbtch]

Is that a Siracha shirt? 😀

[@lucianarodrigues8526]

What a 💎… young Bret 😍🥰🥰

[@iguanapunk]

I purchased your book, would you be able to put the money towards a HD camera please? 480p hurts me haha

[@bethi5978]

The cue about the shin alignment was very helpful.

[@michaelsegovia8582]

Great video. I just wrecked my lower back trying to set a pr on hip thrust (went too heavy) and doing sets of squats (too much forward lean) As someone with not a lot of back and glute strength I think im gonna switch to box squats instead of back squats for the 2x4 for the first run through. oh and definitely use manageable weight and rep range for hip thrust

[@momatotsosrorudodi]

Deadlifts are gonna improve your lower back strength immensely. I'm not a big guy, but my lower back is bulletproof. Just make sure you keep perfect form and don't lift weight you can't handle. It's good for glutes too.

[@JohnnyHellraiser]

Deadlifts did fuck all to improve my squat form. Ive got the same problem as op, too much forward lean. I think the box squat will expose the imbalance that is causing me to lean forward.

[@ThePirateburke86]

I'm going to NPTI right now and I have that shirt and my instructor has one and we try to guess on what day the other one is going to wear it. We got it right once so far.

[@kjing8109]

very informative video, Bret. Thank you

[@Loonatic3107]

Bret, Just want to thank you. Your channel is the most helpful fitness sourse for my goals. I am about to make some good glute gainz! You're awsome, keep it up!

[@arnoldsimage]

Great explanation, Bret. Thank you.

[@ireneplasencia3916]

I wish I had someone like you near me! Thanks for the information love your videos!

[@williesnyder2899]

Informative!!

[@oksanakr5311]

Very informative! Thanks!

[@Mr_SamuelAdam]

Bret you have my shirt dude.

[@bretcontreras1]

+Sam Adams My brother got it for me, now I see everyone wearing one LOL.

[@hanskazan7403]

best box squat video on youtube

[@theundergradanalysis]

loving the garage gym

[@Fetherko]

And he decorated for Halloween! 💀

[@zoddnrec5148]

please prescribe rep routines

[@YeahaLady]

Hi Bret, I have a question. 1) I just purchased your Strong Curves book, I follow your Facebook page and read your articles on your website, but I couldn't find any specific information about the 'side butt' (dents). Q) Are there any exercises one can do on a regular basis for this problem. 2) And also I am on a weight loss journey and planning to start next week with your full body program. Q) If I am in a 20% calorie deficit and I'm am not losing weight anymore at a certain point, do I have to calculate my calories again but now based on a lower weight until I reach target weight? 4Q) Do you still recommend the Harris Benedit equation for calculating TDEE calories? There's a lot of discussion on the web regarding Harris B and the Katch McGardle (body fat percentage and muscle mass) equations. There is a really big difference in TDEE calories. 5) I have to lose 35kg (fat), but I'm a bit confused regarding your program. Q) Should I expect no gains in the glutes because I will be in a calorie defict for probably a year? After hitting my target weight following your full body program and slowly with reverse dieting eating in a surplus can I then expect any gaines in the glutes? Or by then my muscles are already used to progressive overload. I'm asking because you said advanced people don't see significant changes as when you just are a beginner. Btw, English is not my first language as you probably can tell. I hope you''ll have the time to answer my question.

[@Fetherko]

Contreras discusses the side butt issue in his 2019 book: Glute Lab. I read it last month. I think you can add mass to your gluteus maximus while dieting.

[@amberlindsey5662]

@@Fetherko what does it say about the side butt??

[@yves6851]

Thanks. I have slight arthrosis in my left knee due to an old injury. Currently I am still doing full high & low bar squats, but a friend of mine suggested that I should switch to box squats to prolong knee health. Is there any truth to that?

[@emZee1994]

Yves yes there is. the more vertical the shin is the less stress on the knee. same goes for lunges and other leg exercises

[@jacquesvi9231]

Je suis la preuve. J’ai eu deux oerations et le chirurgien ma dit que squat c’est fini pour moi. Devines quoi aujourd’hui Je squat 315 pour 5. Repetititions . Sans belt just one knee rap

[@michaelsofine]

I thought the sway meant I was doing it wrong.

[@ambidex0med]

What about upper back arch? How do you prevent it / create thoracic extension when squatting like that? A lot of oly lifters maintain thoracic extension.

[@Snawaf2]

Thank you so much Bret, this was so helpful!

[@LoveRuch]

very informative, thank you

[@shigemiwilcoxen2868]

How tall you, Brett.? And r you legs longer than your torso, same, or shorte?

[@hippo-potamus]

Bret any intel on when we can expect the next B&B Connection video? -Cheers

[@solerrics]

if i have a shoulder injury im still recovering from can i do it zercher instead and make this hip dominant or will it switch the focus to other muscles?

[@mfa-FH]

11" for low box? Wow.. im realy short.. need 8" box for low box height

[@ryann8348]

Good job not breaking the mirror while turning around with the bar; I was cringing as you started rotating

[@bretcontreras1]

+Ryan N LOL, I didn't even think of that. I would have been so pissed at myself.

[@rishaw3483]

Pretend its nails omg my ass hurt now