Progression ladder for the Lying Machine Squat

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Easier and harder steps around the Lying Machine Squat

These are the substitutes for the Lying Machine Squat, ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps (1)

  1. Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine

    Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine

    • Beginner
    • Machine
    • Calves

Where you are now

Lying Machine Squat

Lying Machine Squat

  • Beginner
  • Machine
  • Quadriceps

Harder steps (6)

  1. Narrow Stance Hack Squats

    Narrow Stance Hack Squats

    • Intermediate
    • Machine
    • Quadriceps
  2. Narrow Stance Leg Press

    Narrow Stance Leg Press

    • Intermediate
    • Machine
    • Quadriceps
  3. Sled 45° Leg PressPlay demonstration

    Sled 45° Leg Press

    • Intermediate
    • Sled
    • Glutes
  4. Sled Lying SquatPlay demonstration

    Sled Lying Squat

    • Intermediate
    • Sled
    • Glutes
  5. Hack Squat

    Hack Squat

    • Intermediate
    • Machine
    • Quads
  6. Smith Sumo SquatPlay demonstration

    Smith Sumo Squat

    • Intermediate
    • Smith-machine
    • Glutes

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