The barbell hack squat is a lower body strength exercise that targets the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves holding a barbell behind the legs and performing a squat motion, emphasizing the posterior chain and quadriceps.
Also Works
QuadricepsHamstringsCalves
How to Perform
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Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes slightly turned out.
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Hold the barbell behind your legs, resting it on your upper thighs.
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Lower your body by bending at the knees and hips, keeping your back straight and your chest up.
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Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
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Pause for a moment, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.