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Barbell Pause Box Squat

Stand in front of a box or bench with your feet shoulder-width apart and a barbell resting on your upper back. Lower your body into a squat position, sitting back onto the box and pausing for a moment before standing back up. Push through your heels to return to the standing position.

Category

strength

Difficulty

advanced

Equipment

barbell

Primary muscle

glutes

Muscles

Muscles worked

glutesquads
Equipment

Setup

barbell
At a glance
Category
strength
Difficulty
advanced
Equipment
barbell
Primary muscle
glutes, quads
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