1 - Adjust the V-squat machine shoulder pads to a comfortable height and load the desired weight evenly on both sides.
2 - Step onto the platform with your back against the pad and your shoulders securely under the pads.
3 - Place your feet about shoulder-width apart on the platform, with toes slightly turned out.
4 - Brace your core, keep your chest up, and release the safety handles or stops.
5 - Lower your body by bending your knees and hips until your thighs are roughly parallel to the platform or as low as your mobility allows without your heels lifting.
6 - Drive through your midfoot and heels to extend your knees and hips, returning to the starting position without locking out aggressively.
7 - Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then re-engage the safety stops before stepping out.
