Pin Squats
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Pin Squats
This exercise can be used from various positions to strengthen individual weaknesses in the squat.
Similarly to pause squats, they work by removing the stretch reflex thus making the concentric phase harder.
Use lower pins (below parallel/just above parallel) to strengthen the bottom and mid range portion of the squat. Work with 3-5 sets of 3-5 reps at 70-85% of 1RM
Use higher pins with heavier loads, 80-100%+ for 3-4 sets of 2-4 reps to work on the lockout of the squat.