Strength

Barbell Hack Squat

The barbell hack squat is an intermediate strength exercise for your quads, using barbell.

Main muscles
Quads
Also works
Calves, Forearms, Hamstrings
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Barbell Hack Squat, starting position
Start
Barbell Hack Squat, end position
Finish

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.

Alternatives to the barbell hack squat

Barbell back squat Barbell, Squat rack Barbell Lunge Barbell Barbell Step Ups Barbell Barbell Walking Lunge Barbell Bulgarian split squat Dumbbells, Flat bench Front Barbell Squat Barbell