Perfect Squat (Machine)

Also known as: Perfect Squat (Machine).

Plate-loaded Perfect Squat with a parallelogram linkage that keeps the shoulder pads level, as on the Matrix VY-400. Distinct from a sliding hack squat or pendulum squat.

How to perform this exercise

1. Stand on the platform facing the frame, shoulders under the level pads and hands on the handles. Set the starting height and release the safety support.
2. Bend knees and hips to a comfortable squat depth, keeping feet fully on the platform and knees tracking with toes.
3. Drive upward through the feet along the lever path without forcefully locking the knees. Engage the support before stepping out from under the pads.