Squat, V-Squat

Lever (plate loaded) Squat, V-Squat Exercise

Target Muscle: Quadriceps (Thighs)

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

Stablizer Muscle: Hamstrings, Gastrocnemius

Synergists: Gluteus Maximus, Adductor Magnus, Soleus

Squat, V-Squat Instructions

Squat, V-Squat Technique

Position shoulders under shoulder pads with back against back pad. Place feet on platform shoulder width apart. Extend hips and knees and release lever.

Squat, V-Squat Form

Flex hips and knees to descend until knees are just short of complete flexion. Raise sled by extending knees and hips. Repeat.

If insufficient hip flexibility forces the pelvis to pull away from the back pad at the lower portions of the movement, only lower the sled just short of spinal articulation. Keep knees pointed same directions as feet. Do not allow heels to raise off of platform, pushing with both heel and forefoot. Placing feet slightly high on platform emphasize Gluteus Maximus. Placing feet slightly lower on platform emphasize Quadriceps.

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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
9. Squat, Hack Squat
10. Squat, Wide Squat