In my past lifting experience, I've been keen to focus on squats for my leg workout. Whats your opinion on squating vs. the box step ups. In my opinion for the average person, box step ups are a fine workout, but for the individual looking to build more volume or muscle mass, squats would be better.
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I am all for squats and have performed them for years in all strength training variations available. Something to consider is the different type of muscle that is earner through performing heavy weighted squats vs bodyweight training on your legs. Lifting weights will give you full round muscles but bodyweight training will give you dense lean muscle. So if looking strong is your interest then yes lifting heavy weights for squats etc will do the job, but if you want dense muscle that is functionally strong then single legged exercises like high box steps ups, pistol squats, plyometrics (jump training) are the way to go. Both offer benefits and ideally both are practiced along with cardio and flexibility training to give you a well balanced body.