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Dumbbell box squat alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the dumbbell box squat, best matches first.

  1. Back squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs barbell and squat rack.
  2. Barbell jump squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs barbell and squat rack.
  3. Box jumpTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs plyo box or step.
  4. Box squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs barbell, squat rack and plyo box or step.
  5. Hex bar jumpTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs trap bar.
  6. Hex bar squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs trap bar.
  7. Kettlebell box squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs kettlebells and plyo box or step.
  8. Leg pressTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs leg press.
  9. Shrimp squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, no equipment.
  10. Single-leg pressTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs leg press.
  11. Standing long jumpTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, no equipment.
  12. Assisted single-leg squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, no equipment.

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