Pin Squat
Primary muscle
Quads
Also works
Glutes, Hamstrings
Pattern
Squat
Equipment
Barbell, Power Rack
Level
Intermediate
Coaching cues
Set the rack pins at your sticking height. Squat down, let the bar settle on the pins, release tension for a beat, then drive up from a dead stop — no stretch reflex. Brutal bottom-end strength builder. Set safeties; never train this to failure alone.
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