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Hack squat: how to do it with good form

The hack squat machine lets you train legs heavily with your back supported and the focus on the quads.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Stand with your back against the pad and shoulders under the shoulder pads.

  2. 2

    Feet shoulder-width in the middle of the platform.

  3. 3

    Release the safety and lower until your thighs are at least parallel.

  4. 4

    Drive up through the whole foot without locking the knees at the top.

Common mistakes

  • Heels lifting off the platform.
  • Knees caving in.
  • A short range with too much weight.

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