Platesmith
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Muscles worked
| Main | Quadriceps, Gluteus maximus |
| Also | Erector spinae |
Setup
Set the safety pins at or just above your sticking point inside a power rack.
How to do it well
- Lower under control until the bar rests on the pins
- Let the bar settle fully, then drive from a dead stop
- Keep the brace through the whole stop
Common mistakes
- Crashing the bar onto the pins
- Shifting forward onto the toes at the pins
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.