Load plates onto the v-squat machine. Step onto the foot platform facing away, position shoulders under padded pads with back against the pad, feet shoulder-width apart with toes slightly out, and grasp handles.

1. Push through legs to unrack weight by releasing safety levers.
2. Inhale and bend knees while pushing hips back to lower body until thighs are parallel to platform.
3. Keep knees tracking over toes and back neutral.
4. Exhale and drive through heels to extend hips and knees back to start.
5. Squeeze glutes at top without locking knees.
6. Repeat for reps, then re-rack weight.