V-Squat Machine

V-Squat Machine

Type: Compound Muscle: Quadriceps Equipment: Machine

A guided squat variation that builds leg strength, especially in the quads and glutes.

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+Supports stable heavy leg training
+Targets quads and glutes effectively
–Fixed path may not suit everyone
–Less balance work than free squats

This exercise targets:

Quadriceps

Quads

Glutes

Glutes

Hamstrings

Hamstrings

Adductors

Ratios are approximate and can vary depending on form and technique.

How to perform

Set the machine height and safety stops; load plates appropriately
Stand on the platform, feet shoulder-width, toes slightly out
Place back and shoulders against the pads; grip the handles
Brace your core, unlock the sled, and keep chest up
Sit your hips back and down until thighs are at least parallel (heels stay flat)
Drive through your heels to stand tall; squeeze glutes at the top
Keep knees tracking over toes; don’t let them cave in
Inhale on the way down, exhale as you push up; re-lock the sled before stepping off