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StrengthIntermediate

Hack Squat - Barbell

Equipment:Barbell
Type:Compound
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Quadriceps

Secondary

Calves, Forearms, Hamstrings, Glutes

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Stand feet shoulder-width, barbell on floor behind you.

  2. 2

    Squat down, grip bar overhand, palms facing back.

  3. 3

    Keep back straight, chest up. Stand up with bar.

  4. 4

    Lower into squat: bend knees/hips, keeping bar behind legs.

  5. 5

    Aim for thighs parallel to floor.

  6. 6

    Keep back straight, head up.

  7. 7

    Push through heels to return to start.

  8. 8

    Repeat.