Barbell Hack Squat Technique Detailed Tutorial - Challenge Your Quadriceps

Barbell Detailed tutorial on hack squat technique - challenge your quadriceps

The Hack Squat, also called the Barbell Back Squat, is one of the common squat methods for exercising leg muscles, and its movements are highly targeted. It is a very popular training move.

Exercise area: Quadriceps (also involves biceps femoris and gluteus maximus)

Starting position: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, grab the bar with your hands wide apart behind your body, palms backward; keep your waist straight and lean forward slightly. The head looks straight and the back is straight

Action Essentials: Squat down the barbell along your thighs (half squat) until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Bend your knees slightly after returning to the movement. Don't stand upright as this will put too much pressure on your knee joints.

Action changes:

1. Practitioners can slightly raise the soles of their feet to reduce the difficulty of the movement.

2. You can also use a Hacker machine to perform squats. Using instruments is more stable and less difficultVulnerable,

Note:

Practitioners can use wrist straps or barbell hooks to assist in grasping the bar;

When standing up, you should use the soles of your feet or the middle and rear of your feet for support;

When standing up, you should use the soles of your feet or the middle and rear of your feet for support;

Inhale when squatting and exhale when standing up.

Further reading:

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