Box Squat vs Safety Bar Squat

♂ Male
♀ Female
Kilograms (kg)
Pounds (lb)

Overall comparison

The daily number of box squat lifts entered on Strength Level is greater than the daily number of safety bar squat lifts.

Metric Box Squat Safety Bar Squat Difference Percent
Daily count 39 10 ↑29 ↑290%
Total lifts entered 52,037 10 ↑52,027 ↑520270%

Male comparison

The average box squat entered by men on Strength Level is heavier than the average safety bar squat.

The bodyweight of men entering box squat lifts on Strength Level is on average less heavy than those entering safety bar squat lifts.

Metric Box Squat Safety Bar Squat Difference Percent
Average lift 329.1 lb 323.2 lb ↑5.9 lb ↑2%
Elite lift 579.8 lb 547.7 lb ↑32.1 lb ↑6%
Average bodyweight 180.6 lb 196.5 lb ↓15.9 lb ↓8%
Lifts analysed 9,998 335 ↑9,663 ↑2884%

Female comparison

The average box squat entered by women on Strength Level is heavier than the average safety bar squat.

The bodyweight of women entering box squat lifts on Strength Level is on average heavier than those entering safety bar squat lifts.

Metric Box Squat Safety Bar Squat Difference Percent
Average lift 184 lb 148.8 lb ↑35.2 lb ↑24%
Elite lift 328.3 lb 263.9 lb ↑64.5 lb ↑24%
Average bodyweight 143.2 lb 142.3 lb ↑0.9 lb ↑1%
Lifts analysed 2,033 0 ↑2,033 ↑-

More comparisons

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See also

Safety Bar Squat vs Box Squat Box Squat Standards Safety Bar Squat Standards

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