{"title":"Squat Box","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"elitefts-box-squat-box","title":"elitefts Box Squat Box","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eelitefts Box Squat Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eelitefts Box Squat Box \u003c\/strong\u003eis built to the highest standards by American workers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've been around strength sports for the last three decades, you know that box squatting is one of the best movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Squats Rule!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBox squats are one of the best ways to train the squat. Box squats have been used for years by many of the best powerlifters in the world. The secret of box squatting has now caught on and you can see them performed by major sports teams, pro athletes, strongman, high school athletes, everyone!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe benefits are\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAwareness of depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthening the squat in the hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreater posterior chain development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpur recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease joint mobility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrankly, if you are not on the box, you are missing out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLook, we know what it’s like having to move around huge wooden boxes (if you can build one and fit it in your trunk) back and forth to the gym. The \u003cstrong\u003eelitefts Box Squat Box \u003c\/strong\u003ebreaks down into three pieces and will make the tedious job of lugging all your stuff into the gym easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eelitefts Box Squat Box\u003c\/strong\u003e has an 18\"x18\" base that can adjust from 11\" to 16\" making it adjustable for everyone. Made of solid 2x2 11-gauge texture coated steel to ensure maximal loads. Complete with slide-in post-pin and lockdown screw. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor you coaches out there, you have to admit this has to hold up better than milk crates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen looking at a box, always ask yourself if it would hold a 380-pound man with a 1000-pound barbell on his back. When you factor in the total force dropping onto the box for a normal person, it will far exceed this. Safety first!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for Box Squats and other movements like:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Box Squats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-ups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit Squats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacing your gym bag on so you don't have to bend over as far\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLacing your shoes up without having to bend as far\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBodyweight extensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront Squats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-Leg Squats \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18\"x18\" base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjusts from 11\" to 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade of solid 2x2 11-gauge texture coated steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide-in post-pin and lockdown screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"EliteFTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49945641943326,"sku":"DSWS-R-BS","price":334.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/6416\/7710\/files\/elitefts-equipment-box-squat-box-new.jpg?v=1752337894"},{"product_id":"box-squat-pad-with-head-sleeve-soft","title":"Box Squat  Pad with Head Sleeve - Soft","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Squat Pad with Head Sleeve-Soft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e Box Squat Pad with Head Sleeve-Soft \u003c\/strong\u003eis a softer version of our original box squat pad. This pad has much more “give” and allows you to really sink in the box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the past year, we have been asked to make a soft box for squatting. We started with a mock of a footstool that broke down very fast. We then moved to a padded box squat box, but realized the price would be too high for most buyers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe were left with a foam pad that would sit on top of a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitefts.com\/box-squat-box-1.html\"\u003eBox Squat Box\u003c\/a\u003e. Then it hit us that a foam pad is a huge sponge, and there is nothing worse than the thought of squatting on a damp pad that had just been used by a 355-pound lineman, not to mention the risk of a nasty staph infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack to the drawing board, we finally figured it out…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBox Squat Box Pad \u003c\/strong\u003eis a 5-inch high pad built to the same dimensions as our best-selling box squat box. Just lay it on top of your existing box. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have also added an elitefts plastic sleeve for added coverage protection (and easy cleanup). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 18”x18”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 5”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Royal Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"EliteFTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50180194042142,"sku":"DSWS-R-BSPHS-S","price":205.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/6416\/7710\/files\/DSWS-R-BSPHS-S.jpg?v=1758892132"},{"product_id":"box-squat-box-pad","title":"Box Squat Box Pad","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Squat Box Pad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the past year, we have been asked to make a soft box for squatting. We started with a mock of a foot stool that broke down very fast. We then moved to a padded box squat box but realized the price would be too high for most buyers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe were left with a foam pad that would sit on top of a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitefts.com\/box-squat-box-1.html\"\u003eBox Squat Box\u003c\/a\u003e. Then it hit us that a foam pad is a HUGE sponge and there is nothing worse than the thought of squatting on a damp pad that was just used by a 355-pound lineman, not to mention the nice staph infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack to the drawing board, we finally figured it out…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBox Squat Box Pad \u003c\/strong\u003eis a 5-inch high pad built to the same dimensions as our best-selling box squat box. Just lay it on top of your existing box. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have also added an elitefts plastic sleeve for added coverage protection (and easy cleanup). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 18”x18”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 5”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"EliteFTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50180194074910,"sku":"DSWS-R-BSPHS","price":205.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/6416\/7710\/files\/box-squat-pad.jpg?v=1758892138"},{"product_id":"box-squat-mat","title":"Box Squat Mat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Squat Mat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox Squat Mats make it easy to find the perfect box squat height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box squat mat is an 18\"x18\", 3\/4\" thick mat that allows you to make quick adjustments between athletes. Now you can make more precise height adjustments AND save yourself the effort of using plates to adjust your box height. We won’t even mention having to get down your knees to adjust the pin on the box squat box. Get outta here. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 18\"x18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: ¾”\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"EliteFTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50180194140446,"sku":"DSWS-R-BSAO","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/6416\/7710\/files\/DSWS-R-BSAO.jpg?v=1758892143"},{"product_id":"elitefts-squat-box-18x16x14","title":"elitefts Squat Box","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Box Squat Deserves a Real Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost lifters squat onto whatever's available — a flat bench at the wrong height, a stack of plates, a wooden plyo box with edges that dig into the back of their legs. Good enough, until it isn't. The box squat is a specific movement with specific demands, and the tool matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elitefts Squat Box is a single closed-cell foam block that gives you three working heights: 14 inches, 16 inches, and 18 inches. Flip it to the height your program calls for. Work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree Heights. No Assembly. No Stacking.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18 inches — High box.\u003c\/strong\u003e Overload work, initial pattern training, and lifters who need to establish mechanics before going to competition depth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 inches — Parallel box.\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard reference height for most squatters is at competition depth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14 inches — Low box.\u003c\/strong\u003e Max effort work, increased range of motion, and higher demand on the posterior chain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever phase you're in, whatever height your program calls for, you have it. One box. No riser plates to stack and hope nothing shifts under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Foam, Not Wood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA box squat is not a box jump. Wooden plyo boxes are built to handle impact from jumping, hard surfaces, and sharp edges. When you sit back into a box squat and make contact with your glutes and hamstrings under load, those edges become a problem in a hurry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosed-cell foam doesn't have sharp corners. It provides firm, consistent tactile feedback when you hit depth without punishing your legs for making contact. This is not soft foam — closed-cell foam doesn't compress the way furniture padding does. When you sit back, you'll feel the box clearly. It just won't cut into the back of your legs while you're trying to keep a loaded bar from putting you on the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Box Squat Actually Trains\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDone correctly, a box squat eliminates the stretch reflex by requiring a true pause on the box before driving back up. That forces your posterior chain:\u003cbr\u003e glutes, hamstrings, and lower back, to generate force from a dead stop. That's a different strength demand than a regular squat, and the carryover to competition is real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh box work lets you load heavier than you could take to full depth. Low box work forces depth and increases posterior chain demand across a longer range of motion. Having all three heights means you can run a complete box squat progression without improvising at any phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to Move Around\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elitefts Squat Box is light enough to move by yourself. It stands against a wall when it's not in use. No hardware, no assembly, no moving parts. The closed-cell foam construction holds up under repeated heavy use without breaking down. Beyond box squats, it works for step-ups, seated accessory exercises, and elevated positioning work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeights:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 in \/ 16 in \/ 18 in (three orientations of a single block)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Closed-cell foam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e [CONFIRM BEFORE PUBLISHING]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Dimensions at Each Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e [CONFIRM BEFORE PUBLISHING]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering Multiple Boxes?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor orders of two or more, call for a shipping quote before placing your order. The standard checkout rate does not reflect the actual freight cost for bulk quantities. \u003cstrong\u003eCall: 888-854-8806.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat height do I start with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat depends on your build. For most squatters, 16 inches puts you at or near competition depth. Taller lifters with longer femurs often need a higher starting point to reach legal depth. Test all three heights and work with what puts your hip crease at or just below the top of your knee at the bottom of the movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as a plyo box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. A plyo box is built for jumping on. This box is built for squatting into. Different movement, different surface demands, different construction. If your primary use is box jumps, this is not the right tool. If your primary use is the box squat, this is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy not just use a flat bench?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA bench works in a pinch. It doesn't give you three height options, the surface dimensions are different, and a bench isn't built to be sat into repeatedly under a loaded bar. A dedicated tool is better than a general-purpose one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use a foam topper on top of this box for max effort work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. If your program calls for a foam topper on max-effort days, place it on top of this box at whatever height you're working at. The box sets your base height. The topper is a separate addition that changes the surface, not the height. Both tools serve a distinct role in the same movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about programming or squat box setup? 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