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Hack Squat (Machine)

Machine Primary: Quadriceps Secondary: Glutes, Hamstrings

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Add weight to the machine.
  • Position yourself inside the machine with your shoulders against the pad.
  • Have your feet in a comfortable squatting stance on the platform below.
  • Bring your shoulders back and engage your abs.
  • Extend your knees to unrack the weight and remove the safety latch.
  • Inhale and descend by bending your knees.
  • Move down until your knees form a 90-degree angle.
  • Press through your heels and straighten your legs, exhaling near the top.
  • Once finished, put the safety on, rack the weight, and relax your body.