Author Topic: Are box squats safe for Edomites? (Read 12872 times)

Royalty · « **on:** July 02, 2016, 01:15:31 PM »

Do you Edomites feel that Box Squats are safe for the spine? I've heard some people say that the movement is totally safe. Some claim that it's very damaging to the spine.

chaos · « **Reply #1 on:** July 02, 2016, 01:26:44 PM »

Done 500+ with no back problems.

chaos · « **Reply #2 on:** July 02, 2016, 01:27:22 PM »

Wait..are edomites white or black?

Simple Simon · « **Reply #3 on:** July 02, 2016, 01:54:48 PM »

I dont like the idea of your glutes and low back relaxing when you sit on a bench with a heavy weight on your back
Its a lot of strain on the discs.

I dont want a fucking discussion with Coach on it either.

chaos · « **Reply #4 on:** July 02, 2016, 01:57:22 PM »

Quote from: Be There on July 02, 2016, 01:54:48 PM

I dont like the idea of your glutes and low back relaxing when you sit on a bench with a heavy weight on your back
Its a lot of strain on the discs.

I dont want a fucking discussion with Coach on it either.

To each his own. If I was a bber just lifting to look pretty, I wouldn't bother with them, but for athletes they are a useful tool.

Hulkotron · « **Reply #5 on:** July 02, 2016, 02:15:41 PM »

Seems to be the lift for athletes who like sitting on things

chaos · « **Reply #6 on:** July 02, 2016, 02:19:08 PM »

Quote from: Hulkotron on July 02, 2016, 02:15:41 PM

Seems to be the lift for athletes who like sitting on things

Seated upright rows are making a come back!

Wiggs · « **Reply #7 on:** July 02, 2016, 02:43:30 PM »

Edomites are the so called "Jewish" people. So called "White" people are Japhites.

Irongrip400 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 02, 2016, 02:55:59 PM »

Quote from: Wiggs on July 02, 2016, 02:43:30 PM

Edomites are the so called "Jewish" people. So called "White" people are Japhites.

Beat me to it.

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 02, 2016, 04:34:42 PM »

If you are looking to make your hips, thighs and lower back strong why would you sit on a bench doing squats? Just squat. Why make it easier? Why compress your spine from the top to the bottom? I swear powerlifters are always looking for the easiest route to lift heavier weight to feed their ego.

Mr Anabolic · « **Reply #10 on:** July 02, 2016, 04:44:15 PM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on July 02, 2016, 04:34:42 PM

If you are looking to make your hips, thighs and lower back strong why would you sit on a bench doing squats? Just squat. Why make it easier? Why compress your spine from the top to the bottom? I swear powerlifters are always looking for the easiest route to lift heavier weight to feed their ego.

Because the regular deep squats are too difficult. Like you said, LOTS of ego trainers out there.

chaos · « **Reply #11 on:** July 02, 2016, 04:48:28 PM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on July 02, 2016, 04:34:42 PM

If you are looking to make your hips, thighs and lower back strong why would you sit on a bench doing squats? Just squat. Why make it easier? Why compress your spine from the top to the bottom? I swear powerlifters are always looking for the easiest route to lift heavier weight to feed their ego.

Quote from: Mr Anabolic on July 02, 2016, 04:44:15 PM

Because the regular deep squats are too difficult. Like you said, LOTS of ego trainers out there.

Obviously you've never been an athlete or trained for strength.

Grape Ape · « **Reply #12 on:** July 02, 2016, 05:11:16 PM »

Quote from: chaos on July 02, 2016, 04:48:28 PM

Obviously you've never been an athlete or trained for strength.

Exactly.

They act like doing box squats replaces the regular squat, when it...........compliments the training.

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #13 on:** July 02, 2016, 05:35:51 PM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on July 02, 2016, 04:34:42 PM

If you are looking to make your hips, thighs and lower back strong why would you sit on a bench doing squats? Just squat. Why make it easier? Why compress your spine from the top to the bottom? I swear powerlifters are always looking for the easiest route to lift heavier weight to feed their ego.

So you think box squatting three times your body weight is the easy way out? Powerlifters don't box squat in competition.

Primemuscle · « **Reply #14 on:** July 02, 2016, 06:31:56 PM »

Quote from: Royalty on July 02, 2016, 01:15:31 PM

Do you Edomites feel that Box Squats are safe for the spine? I've heard some people say that the movement is totally safe. Some claim that it's very damaging to the spine.

I've mostly heard that they are not safe. I still do them because it insures I go deep enough.

Primemuscle · « **Reply #15 on:** July 02, 2016, 06:33:34 PM »

Quote from: Be There on July 02, 2016, 01:54:48 PM

I dont like the idea of your glutes and low back relaxing when you sit on a bench with a heavy weight on your back
Its a lot of strain on the discs.

I dont want a fucking discussion with Coach on it either.

I don't believe you are supposed to actually sit. I just barely touch the bench or stool so I know I achieved a full squat.

Primemuscle · « **Reply #16 on:** July 02, 2016, 06:35:43 PM »

Quote from: Coach is Back! on July 02, 2016, 05:35:51 PM

So you think box squatting three times your body weight is the easy way out? Powerlifters don't box squat in competition.

Box squatting is not beneficial for power lifters. There is no reason they should do them. Too much resistance and you are bound to wreck your spine.

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #17 on:** July 02, 2016, 06:36:02 PM »

Quote from: Primemuscle on July 02, 2016, 06:31:56 PM

I've mostly heard that they are not safe. I still do them because it insures I go deep enough.

Where did you hear that?

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #18 on:** July 02, 2016, 06:38:50 PM »

Quote from: Primemuscle on July 02, 2016, 06:33:34 PM

I don't believe you are supposed to actually sit. I just barely touch the bench or stool so I know I achieved a full squat.

That's not a box squat. All you're is a touch and go that measures the depth of of your regular squat. A true box squat is when you actually sit, pelvic tilt then complete the movement.