Pin Squats | Gymacetamol

Muscles Worked

Primary

Quadriceps

Secondary

Glutes

Quick Cues

1

Set pins at desired depth

2

Start from a dead stop

3

Drive up explosively

4

Brace hard

Equipment Needed

BarbellPower Rack

Common Mistakes

Not setting the pins at the correct height

Losing tension at the bottom of the squat

Shifting the weight to the toes

Pro Tips

Set the pins at your sticking point to build strength in that range

Start from a dead stop on the pins to develop concentric power

Keep your core braced before initiating each rep

Your Progress

Variations

Box Squat

Anderson Squat

Pause Squat