How to do: Barbell Hack Squat

Quadricepsintermediatebarbell

Barbell Hack Squat — starting position — Start position

Barbell Hack Squat — finishing position — Finish position

Step-by-step instructions

1Stand up straight while holding a barbell behind you at arms length and your feet at shoulder width. Tip: A shoulder width grip is best with the palms of your hands facing back. You can use wrist wraps for this exercise for a better grip. This will be your starting position.
2While keeping your head and eyes up and back straight, squat until your upper thighs are parallel to the floor. Breathe in as you slowly go down.
3Pressing mainly with the heel of the foot and squeezing the thighs, go back up as you breathe out.
4Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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Photos & base instructions from the open-source Free Exercise DB (public domain).