1 / 6Hack Squat
A machine squat with your back on a sliding pad. It lets you train the thighs heavy with your back supported.
LegsGlutes
- Level
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- Machine
- Main muscle
- Legs
- Also works
- Glutes
- Beginner sets
- 3 × 8–12
- Rest
- 90 seconds
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See the app · coming soonHow to do it
- 1Stand on the platform with your back against the pad and shoulders under the pads.
- 2Place your feet shoulder-width apart and release the safety.
- 3Bend your knees to lower until your thighs are parallel.
- 4Push back up without locking your knees.
Common mistakes
- Lifting the heels off the platform
- Locking the knees hard at the top
- Going only halfway down
Tips
- Place feet shoulder-width, slightly forward on the platform
- Lower until your thighs are about parallel
- Keep your back flat against the pad
Questions
Is it easier than a barbell squat?
The machine balances for you, so it's easier to learn and lets you focus on the thighs.
Where should my feet go?
Lower on the platform for more thigh work, higher for more glutes.
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