
Muscle Groups
Muscles
Target
Synergist
How to perform Leverage Machine Squat with proper form
Setup
- Adjust the Machine: Set the seat height and foot platform to match your body size. Your knees should align with the pivot point when seated.
- Foot Position: Place your feet shoulder-width apart on the platform. You can adjust the position for targeting different muscle groups (higher for glutes, lower for quads).
Starting Position
- Sit Down: Sit with your back firmly against the pad and ensure your shoulders are under the shoulder pads.
- Engage Core: Brace your core to maintain stability throughout the movement.
Execution
- Grip Handles: Hold onto the machine handles for balance.
- Lowering Phase: Slowly bend your knees and lower your body, keeping your back straight and chest up. Go down until your thighs are parallel to the floor or slightly below.
- Knees Alignment: Make sure your knees do not travel past your toes to avoid strain.
- Ascending Phase: Push through your heels to return to the starting position, engaging your leg muscles. Ensure your back maintains contact with the pad.
Tips
- Breathing: Inhale while lowering your body, and exhale while pushing back up.
- Posture: Keep your back neutral and avoid rounding your shoulders.
- Concentration: Focus on controlled movements rather than speed.
Safety
- Weight Check: Ensure the machine is properly loaded with appropriate weights to prevent injury.
- Spotter: If necessary, have a spotter to assist during heavy lifts.
By following these guidelines, you can safely and effectively perform the Leverage Machine Squat for optimal results.
Exercises

Ab Wheel, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Shoulders, Back, Chest

Bicycle Crunch, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Glutes, Quadriceps

Cable Crunch, Cable
Type: Core
Target: Abs

Cable Twist, Barbell
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Glutes

Cable Twist, Cable
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Glutes

Cable Twist, Band
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Glutes

Cable Twist, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Glutes

Cable Twist, Leverage Machine
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Glutes

Cross Body Crunch, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Glutes, Quadriceps

Crunch, Cable
Type: Core
Target: Abs

Crunch, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs

Crunch, Leverage Machine
Type: Core
Target: Abs

Flat Knee Raise, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps

Flat Leg Raise, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Glutes

Glute Bridge March, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Abs
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps

Hanging Leg Raise, Cable
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Quadriceps, Glutes

Hanging Leg Raise, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Quadriceps, Glutes

Jackknife Sit Up, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Glutes

Knees to Elbows, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Quadriceps

Oblique Crunch, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Plank, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Shoulders, Glutes, Quadriceps
Reverse Crunch, Cable
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Reverse Crunch, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Russian Twist, Cable
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Russian Twist, Dumbbell
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Russian Twist, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Side Bend, Cable
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Side Bend, Dumbbell
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Side Bend, Band
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Side Crunch, Cable
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Side Crunch, Band
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Side Crunch, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Side Plank, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Single Leg Bridge, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Abs
Synergist: Shoulders, Hamstrings, Chest
Sit Up, Kettlebell
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Sit Up, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Toes To Bar, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Quadriceps, Glutes
V Up, Dumbbell
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Quadriceps
V Up, Band
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Quadriceps
V Up, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Quadriceps
Ball Slams, Medicine Ball
Type: Core, Upper
Target: Shoulders, Back
Synergist: Chest, Abs
Deadlift, Barbell
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
Deadlift, Cable
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
Deadlift, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
Deadlift, Smith Machine
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
Deadlift, Band
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
Deadlift, Kettlebell
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
Deadlift, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
Glute Kickback, Cable
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Hamstrings, Abs
Glute Kickback, Band
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Hamstrings, Abs
Lat Pulldown, Cable
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Abs, Chest
Lat Pulldown, Leverage Machine
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Abs, Chest
Romanian Deadlift, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Back, Glutes, Hamstrings
Synergist: Abs, Calves
Romanian Deadlift, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Back, Glutes, Hamstrings
Synergist: Abs, Calves
Squat, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves, Back, Abs
Squat, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves, Back, Abs
Squat, Smith Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves, Back, Abs
Squat, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves, Back, Abs
Squat, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves, Back, Abs
Stiff Leg Deadlift, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Back, Glutes, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Abs
Stiff Leg Deadlift, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Back, Glutes, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Abs
Stiff Leg Deadlift, Band
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Back, Glutes, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Abs
Sumo Deadlift, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Back
Synergist: Abs, Biceps, Forearms