Single-Leg High Box Squat

Single-Leg High Box Squat is a compound strength exercise using other that trains the quadriceps.

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Primary muscles: Quadriceps

Secondary muscles: Glutes, Hamstrings

How to do it

1. Position a box in a rack. Secure a band or rope in place above the box.
2. Standing in front of it, step onto the box to a full standing position, letting your other leg remain unsupported. Hold onto the band for balance
3. . Continue stepping up and down on the same leg before switching to the opposite side.

Track it with MyoAmigo

MyoAmigo pre-fills every set of the Single-Leg High Box Squat from last time, charts your estimated 1RM trend so you can see strength move without testing a true max, and flags a stall with a concrete fix. It also credits this work toward your weekly Quadriceps volume on the MyoMap heatmap. New to the movement? Start with picking a working weight and progressive overload.

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