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Hack squat

A guided squat that hits the quads hard with very little balance needed.

Also called Hack squat machine

How to set it upPicture · 3 steps
Back padPlatform
  1. 1Shoulders under the pads, back flat on the backrest
  2. 2Feet low-to-mid on the platform, shoulder-width
  3. 3Stand up to release the safety lever, then squat deep

New to it? Pick a weight you could lift about 15 times and do 2–3 sets of 10–12, resting 1–2 minutes.

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  • Hack Squat
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