Barbell Hack Squat

Barbell Hack Squat

Barbell Hack Squat

Category
Strength
Level
Intermediate
Equipment
Barbell
Force
Push
Mechanic
Compound

Primary Muscles

Quadriceps

Secondary Muscles

CalvesForearmsHamstrings

Instructions

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Pressing mainly with the heel of the foot and squeezing the thighs, go back up as you breathe out.

  4. 4

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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