Barbell Hack Squat
Equipment: Barbell
Primary muscle: Gluteus Maximus
Category: compound
Movement: push
Quads
Hamstrings
Upper
Front
How to Perform Barbell Hack Squat
Position yourself on the hack squat machine with your shoulders under the pads and your back against the backrest. Place your feet shoulder-width apart on the platform with your toes slightly pointed outward. Release the safety handles if required. Lower your body by bending your knees while keeping your back flat against the pad. Continue descending until your thighs are roughly parallel to the platform or as low as comfortable. Drive through your heels to extend your knees and hips, returning to the starting position.