Hack squat (machine)
- Movement pattern:
- Squat
- Equipment:
- Machine
- Level:
- Beginner
- Primary muscle:
- Quads
- Also works:
- Glutes, Hamstrings
Technique
Back pressed firmly against the pad, feet shoulder-width on the platform. Lower to a controlled depth, press through the whole foot.
Common mistakes
Knees drifting past a hard forward angle.
Easier option: Leg press
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