Lever Squat (Plate Loaded)
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Equipment
The lever squat (plate loaded) is a strength training exercise targeting the lower body, primarily focusing on improving leg muscle strength and hypertrophy. It engages the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings while maintaining a stable trunk posture, offering a controlled movement pattern with the leverage machine.
How to do it
- Position yourself on the leverage machine, placing shoulders under the pads.
- Sit back slightly with feet shoulder-width apart on the foot platform.
- Push through your heels to lift the weight, extending your legs.
- Lower yourself back down by bending your knees to approximately a 90-degree angle.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining controlled movement.
Muscles worked
Primary Quadriceps
Secondary Gastrocnemius Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings
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