Quadriceps · Barbell

Barbell Hack Squat

A compound movement that trains your quadriceps, done with a barbell. Your calves, forearms and hamstrings help out.

Barbell Hack Squat, starting positionBarbell Hack Squat, end position

Muscles you'll work

Barbell Hack Squat muscles worked, front viewBarbell Hack Squat muscles worked, back view
QuadricepsPrimaryCalves · Forearms · HamstringsSecondary

How to do it

  1. Stand 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.
  2. While 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.
  3. Pressing mainly with the heel of the foot and squeezing the thighs, go back up as you breathe out.
  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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EquipmentBarbell
TypeCompound
Push or pullPush
LevelIntermediate

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