June 03, 2008

Barbell Hack Squat

Exercise Data
Main Muscle Worked: Quadriceps
Other Muscles Worked: Forearms, Hamstrings, Calves
Equipment: Barbell
Mechanics Type: Compound

Tips: Hold a barbell behind you at arm's length. Keep the bar tucked against your butt and upper thighs. Palms up, facing back, and your hands as wide as your hips. Turn wrists up to lock bar solidly. Bars stays this way at all times! With your head and eyes up and your feet firmly on the floor at shoulder width, squat until your upper thighs are parallel to the floor. Return slowly to the starting position. Can also be done with your heels slightly elevated on a small block.

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