Single-Leg High Box Squat
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the quads.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Single-Leg High Box Squat
- Position a box in a rack. Secure a band or rope in place above the box.
- 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
- . Continue stepping up and down on the same leg before switching to the opposite side.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Single-Leg High Box Squat
10 movements that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.
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Smith Single-Leg Split Squat
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the quads, using a machine.
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Box Squat with Chains
An advanced compound strength exercise that works the quads, using a barbell.
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One Leg Barbell Squat
An advanced compound strength exercise that works the quads, using a barbell.
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Barbell Squat
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the quads, using a barbell.
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Chair Squat
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the quads, using a machine.
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Dumbbell Squat
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the quads, using dumbbells.
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Goblet Squat
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the quads, using a kettlebell.
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Hack Squat
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the quads, using a machine.
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Leg Press
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the quads, using a machine.
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Plie Dumbbell Squat
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the quads, using dumbbells.
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do single-leg high box squat work?
Single-Leg High Box Squat primarily works the quads. The glutes and hamstrings assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for single-leg high box squat?
The source dataset does not record equipment for single-leg high box squat. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Single-Leg High Box Squat: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Single-Leg High Box Squat is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of single-leg high box squat?
Smith Single-Leg Split Squat, Box Squat with Chains, One Leg Barbell Squat train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my single-leg high box squat reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; single-leg high box squat can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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