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Barbell Hack Squat

Barbell Hack Squat: Quadriceps.

Primary muscles
Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
Calves, Forearms, Hamstrings
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Category
Strength
Mechanic
Compound
Force
Push

Movement notes

  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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