Lever Single Leg Split Squat (plate loaded)

The Lever Single Leg Split Squat (plate loaded) primarily works the Gluteus Maximus, with secondary activation of the Adductor Magnus, Rectus Femoris, Soleus and stabilizer support from the Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Erector Spinae, Gastrocnemius (Medial), Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Levator Scapulae, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Upper). It is a machine compound exercise at beginner difficulty.

A machine compound push exercise targeting the Gluteus Maximus.

EquipmentMachine
DifficultyBeginner
TypeCompound
MovementSquat
ForcePush
LateralityUnilateral
PrimaryGluteus Maximus
SecondaryAdductor Magnus, Rectus Femoris, Soleus

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Stand between lever handles to sides. Extend leg back and place top of foot on cross bar. Squat down and grasp handles to sides. Execution: With chest high, lift lever by extending hips and knees to full extension. Return until knee of rear leg is almost in contact with floor. Repeat. Continue with opposite leg. Comments: Keep torso upright during squat;flexible hip flexorsare important. Forward knee should point same direction as foot throughout movement. Keep foot flat on floor. Position foot slightly forward to distribute force on hip extensors. May also be referred to as Lever Bulgarian Squat.

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