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Quads

Hack Squat

CompoundBeginner

How to do it

Sit down between your hips, chest up, knees track over toes.

Muscles

Primary

Quads

Secondary

Glutes, Adductors

Steps to perform

  1. 1Stand on the platform with your back flat against the pad.
  2. 2Release the safeties and lower until thighs pass parallel.
  3. 3Drive back up without locking your knees hard.

Keep your lower back glued to the pad.

Loads the knees. Plans swap it out if you report issues there.

Equipment

Hack squat machine

Alternatives

Barbell Back Squat

Quads · Glutes

Barbell Front Squat

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Leg Press

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Smith Machine Squat

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Goblet Squat

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