Reverse hack squat

A compound exercise for the glutes and hamstrings, with help from the quads. Equipment: hack squat machine.

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WorksGlutesHamstringsQuads

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How to do it

Setup: Face the machine, chest against the pad.
Hips travel back as you sit down
Drive the hips forward to stand

Muscles worked

Glutes · main
Hamstrings · main
Quads

Equipment

Hack squat machine

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all reverse hack squat alternatives.

DeadliftBarbell
Deficit deadliftBarbell and Plyo box or step
Power cleanBarbell
Band deadliftResistance bands
Dumbbell Romanian deadliftDumbbells
Kettlebell cleanKettlebells

More glutes exercises

Trap bar deadliftTrap bar
Back extensionFlat bench
Back squatBarbell and Squat rack
Box squatBarbell, Squat rack and Plyo box or step
Smith machine squatSmith machine
Leg pressLeg press

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