Squat

Lever (plate loaded) Squat Exercise

Target Muscle: Quadriceps (Thighs)

Workout Mechanics: Compound | Workout Force: Push Exercise | Utility: Basic

Stablizer Muscle: Rectus Abdominis, Obliques

Synergists: Gluteus Maximus, Adductor Magnus, Soleus

Squat Instructions

Squat Technique

Squat down to place shoulders under padded lever. Place feet shoulder width apart directly under shoulders. Extend knees and hips until legs are straight. Release support lever.

Squat Form

Bend knees forward slightly while allowing hips to bend back behind, keeping back straight and knees pointed same direction as feet. Descend until thighs are just past parallel to floor. Return and repeat.

Keep head forward, back straight and feet flat on the floor; equal distribution of weight through forefoot and heel. Knees should point same direction as feet throughout movement. See Squat Analysis.

Related Lever (plate loaded) Exercises
1. Leg Extension
2. Leg Extension, Alternating
3. Lunge
4. Lunge, Rear Lunge
5. Single Leg Split Squat
6. Single Leg Split Squat, Single Leg Squat
7. Single Leg Split Squat, Split Squat
8. Squat, Hack Squat
9. Squat, V-Squat
10. Squat, Wide Squat