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Hack Squat
legsintermediate
"Hack squats let you really isolate the quads without worrying about your back."
— Arnold Schwarzenegger
Description
Targets the quads with back support. Stand on the platform, shoulders under the pads, and squat.
Equipment
hack squat machine
Tips
- 1.Keep feet shoulder-width
- 2.Go to parallel or below
- 3.Push through your heels
Common Mistakes
- ✗Knees caving in
- ✗Not going deep enough
- ✗Locking knees at top
Variations
Reverse hack squatNarrow-stance hack squat