Machine Pilate Russian Squat
The Machine Pilate Russian Squat is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Machine Pilate Russian Squat Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Hamstrings; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
How to do the Machine Pilate Russian Squat
Stand on the reformer carriage with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the hand straps firmly for support.
Keep your chest lifted and your core engaged while maintaining a stable posture on the moving platform.
Inhale as you bend your knees and hips to lower into a deep squat, allowing the carriage to slide backward slightly.
Exhale and press firmly through your heels to extend your legs back up to a standing position.
Control the movement smoothly as you return to the starting posture, keeping tension on the straps.
Machine Pilate Russian Squat FAQs
What muscles does the Machine Pilate Russian Squat work?
The Machine Pilate Russian Squat mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and core. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Machine Pilate Russian Squat?
None. The Machine Pilate Russian Squat is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Machine Pilate Russian Squat a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Machine Pilate Russian Squat go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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