V-Squat

Lever (selectorized) 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

V-Squat Instructions

V-Squat Technique

Position shoulders under shoulder pads with back against back pad. Place feet on platform shoulder or hip width apart. Squeeze hand lever. Keeping hand lever squeezed, squat down by bending hips and knees until knees or hips are just short of complete flexion. Release hand lever and raise up on sled just slightly until weight stack is engaged (click is heard).

V-Squat Form

Raise sled by extending knees and hips until legs are straight. Squat down with knees pointed same direction as feet. Descend until knees or hips are near complete flexion. Repeat.

Squeeze hand lever at bottom of movement to disengage weight stack. Keep hand lever squeezed until sled is raised and legs are straight. 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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1. Leg Extension
2. Leg Extension, Alternating
3. Seated Leg Press
4. Squat
5. V-Squat, Split