Box Squat with Chains
A barbell box squat with chains hung from the sleeves so the links pile on the floor at the bottom. Load rises as the chains lift, overloading the top while keeping the bottom manageable.
Primary muscles
- Quadriceps
- Glutes (Gluteus Maximus)
Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings
- Adductors
- Lower Back (Erector Spinae)
- Sets
- 6–10
- Reps
- 2–3
- Rest
- 45–90s
How to perform
This information is general fitness guidance, not medical advice. Stop if you feel pain and consult a qualified professional.