Exercise library / Hack Squat
Compound · Squat
Hack Squat
Hack Squat is a compound squat movement for the quads. Sit down between your hips with your chest tall, control the descent, and stand up in one piece rather than hips-first. Your glutes assist throughout the movement.
Primary muscles
Quads
Secondary muscles
Glutes
Equipment
Machine
Movement pattern
Squat
Type
Compound (multi-joint)
Substitutions
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Leg Press
Same squat pattern · also trains the quads.
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Smith Machine Squat
Same squat pattern · also trains the quads.
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Barbell Back Squat
Same squat pattern · also trains the quads.
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