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A member wrote wrote:

< …..I think this BOX SQUAT exploration is interesting and assume (excuse
the pun if you see it) that most have not analyzed it completely.

There are many reasons that those who use this squat are able to handle such
enormous weights. I mentioned that I thought the action/reaction sequence of
the compression and expansion of the hams and gluteals against the unyielding
surface of the box was more of a factor than most perceived at the very start
of the action forwards and upwards.>

Dr Mel Siff: You may recall that we both discussed this issue some months ago on this
list, when I also stressed that the contact between adjacent soft tissue
surfaces can play a useful proprioceptive facilitation role. The box squatting Read more…

(This can however be overcome by performing repetitions at multiple angles). · May reduce the functional range of dynamic movement and reduce the elasticity of soft tissue. *Lists adapted from Siff.M (2003), Supertraining ...

... with your knee past your toe-line, the more you teach your nervous system to activate the protective soft tissue around the joint therefore PREVENTING injury during athletic situations (Supertraining, Siff & Verkoshansky, 1993). ...

The more time you spend with your knee past your toe-line, the more you teach your nervous system to activate the protective soft tissue around the joint therefore PREVENTING injury during athletic situations (Supertraining, Siff ...

(This can however be overcome by performing repetitions at multiple angles). · May reduce the functional range of dynamic movement and reduce the elasticity of soft tissue. *Lists adapted from Siff.M (2003), Supertraining ...