Description
Guided squat to target the quadriceps along a stable path.
01 · Setup
Set up the movement
- Adjust the machine supports to stay aligned throughout.
- Place your feet hip-width apart and turned slightly outward.
- Keep your back supported and pelvis neutral.
- Align your knees with your toes before lowering.
- Adjust the supports to stay aligned throughout.
02 · Execution
Perform the rep
- Lower by bending your hips and knees under control.
- Use a depth at which your back remains neutral.
- Rise by pushing firmly through your midfoot.
Technique cue
Aligned knees, supported back and controlled depth.
Common mistakes- letting the knees collapse inward
- lifting the heels
- bouncing at the bottom
- lowering too quickly
- forcing a range beyond your mobility
Safety notes
Risks of poor execution
- The guided path reduces sideways instability.
- Forcing the range can still overload the joints.