Hack squat
A compound exercise for the quads, with help from the glutes, adductors. Equipment: hack squat machine.
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How to do it
- Setup: Shoulders under the pads, feet mid-platform.
- Knees forward over toes
- Deep range
- Don't lock out hard
Muscles worked
Equipment
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