Lever Front Squat
The Lever Front Squat primarily works the Gluteus Maximus, with secondary activation of the Adductor Magnus, Rectus Femoris, Soleus and stabilizer support from the Erector Spinae, Levator Scapulae, Trapezius (Middle), Trapezius (Upper). It is a machine compound exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine compound push exercise targeting the Gluteus Maximus.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Compound |
| Movement | Squat |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Gluteus Maximus |
| Secondary | Adductor Magnus, Rectus Femoris, Soleus |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Gluteus Maximus (glutes)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Adductor Magnus (adductors)
- Secondary Muscle Rectus Femoris (quadriceps)
- Secondary Muscle Soleus (calves)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Erector Spinae (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Levator Scapulae (neck)
- Stabilizer Muscle Trapezius (Middle) (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Trapezius (Upper) (back)
Instructions
- Preparation: Step onto platform facing padded levers. Squat down to place shoulders under padded lever. Place feet shoulder width apart on platform. Extend knees and hips until legs are straight. Release support lever if it does not disengage by itself. Execution: Lower lever by bending hips back while allowing knees to bend forward slightly, keeping back straight and knees pointed same direction as feet. Descend until thighs are just past parallel to floor. Lift lever up by extending knees and hips until legs are straight. Repeat. Comments: If available, re-engage support lever in extended position before dismounting. Model shown uses foot pedal near base of platform to reengage support lever. Keep head facing forward, back straight and feet flat on platform with equal distribution of weight through forefoot and heel. Knees should point same direction as feet throughout movement. SeeSquat Analysis.
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