Barbell Hack Squat

Barbell Hack Squat — Start position
Start position
Barbell Hack Squat — End position
End position
Region
Knee & Thigh
Equipment
Barbell
Category
Strength
Level
Intermediate
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • quadriceps
  • calves
  • forearms
  • hamstrings

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Stand up straight while holding a barbell behind you at arms length and your feet at shoulder width. Tip: A shoulder width grip is best with the palms of your hands facing back. You can use wrist wraps for this exercise for a better grip. This will be your starting position.

  2. While keeping your head and eyes up and back straight, squat until your upper thighs are parallel to the floor. Breathe in as you slowly go down.

  3. Pressing mainly with the heel of the foot and squeezing the thighs, go back up as you breathe out.

  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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