V Squat
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The V Squat is a machine squat variation performed on a V-squat / angled sled machine where the shoulders sit under pads and the feet press on a platform along a fixed path. It builds quad-dominant leg strength with less balance demand than free-weight squats. Ideal for hypertrophy and lifters who prefer machine loading; requires a V-squat machine.
How to Perform V Squat
- 1Adjust the shoulder pads and foot platform to your height. Place feet on the platform about shoulder-width, toes slightly out.
- 2Position shoulders under the pads, grip the handles, and unlock the safety stops.
- 3Brace the core with chest up and a neutral spine.
- 4Inhale as you bend the knees and hips to lower under control until thighs reach roughly parallel (or your comfortable depth).
- 5Exhale as you drive through the mid-foot/heels to extend the knees and hips back to nearly lockout—avoid slamming the stops.
- 6Re-engage safeties before exiting.
- 7Key form tips: Keep knees tracking over toes; do not bounce out of the hole; control depth. Common mistakes: feet too high/low on the platform, rounding the lower back, or cutting range short.