Lever Squat
Equipment: Lever
Primary muscle: Quadriceps
Category: compound
Movement: push
Hamstrings
Glutes
Upper
Front
How to Perform Lever Squat
Sit or lie on the leg curl machine and adjust the pad so it rests comfortably just above your ankle. Position yourself so your knee aligns with the machine’s pivot point. Place one leg under the padded lever while the other leg rests off the machine or on the floor depending on the machine type. Begin with your working leg extended, then bend your knee to curl the pad toward your glutes by contracting your hamstrings. Pause briefly at the top of the movement while squeezing your hamstring, then slowly return the weight to the starting position with control. Complete all repetitions on one leg before switching sides.