V-Squat Machine

Body region

• Legs
• Glutes

Muscles

Main

• Rectus Femoris
• Vastus Lateralis
• Vastus Medialis
• Vastus Intermedius

Helps

• Gluteus Maximus
• Adductor Magnus
• Soleus

Holds

• Erector Spinae
• Rectus Abdominis

Equipment

• Lever Machine

Technique

1. Step into the machine and place the shoulders under the pads with the back flat on the backrest.
2. Set the feet shoulder-width apart in the middle of the platform and unlock the machine.
3. Lower under control until the thighs are about parallel to the platform.
4. Drive up through the feet without locking the knees.
5. Lock the safeties after the set.

Cues

• Keep the back on the pad.
• Push the knees out in line with the toes.
• Control the lowering.

Common mistakes

• The heels lifting.
• Bouncing at the bottom.
• The hips rolling off the pad.
• Locking the knees hard at the top.

Alternatives

• Hack Squat
• Leg Press