Legs
Hack Squat
Stand on hack squat machine with shoulders under pads. Feet shoulder-width apart on platform.
- Equipment
- Gym Machine
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Focus Area
- Legs
- Injury risk
- Moderate
Primary muscles
- Quadriceps
- Gluteus Maximus
Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings
- Calves
- Core Stabilizers
Target muscles
- legs
How to perform
- 1
Stand on hack squat machine with shoulders under pads.
- 2
Feet shoulder-width apart on platform.
- 3
Lower body until thighs parallel or slightly below.
- 4
Push through heels to return.
Safety & form
Train smart. Read these notes before adding heavy load.
