Lever Split Squat (plate loaded)

The Lever Split Squat (plate loaded) primarily works the Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, with secondary activation of the Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus, 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 and Rectus Femoris.

EquipmentMachine
DifficultyBeginner
TypeCompound
MovementSquat
ForcePush
LateralityUnilateral
PrimaryGluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris
SecondaryAdductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus, 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. Place forefoot of one foot on floor to rear and other foot slightly forward. 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 and repeat. Continue with opposite leg. Comments: Keep torso upright during squat;flexible hip flexorsare important. Knees should point same direction as feet throughout movement. Keep foot flat on floor. Position foot slightly forward to distribute force on hip extensors. Also known as Lever Lunge.

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