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Hack Squats Machine

The Hack Squats Machine is a hack squat machine exercise that targets the quads, with the glutes and hamstrings assisting. Follow the 7 steps below.

Hack Squats Machine demonstration
Target muscles
Quads
Also works
Glutes, Hamstrings
Equipment
Hack squat machine
Body part
Upper legs

Step by step

  1. Position yourself on the hack squat machine with feet shoulder-width apart on the platform.
  2. Engage your core and keep back against the pads.
  3. Lower your body by bending the knees into a squat.
  4. Keep chest up and knees tracking over toes.
  5. Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
  6. Maintain controlled movement and steady breathing.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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