Barbell Hack Squats
- Begin by placing a loaded barbell behind you. Place two 25 lb plates under the back of your feet. Tighten your core and straighten your lower back.
- Slowly squat down, getting a good grip on the barbell behind you. Check to make sure your posture is still perfect and balanced.
- Stand up while holding the barbell behind. Use your heels to drive yourself back up. Do not straighten your knees at the top.
- Slowly lower yourself back down, driving your hips behind you. Repeat the movement.
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Barbell hack squats is a gym exercise that targets quadriceps and also works calves and glutes & hip flexors and hamstrings. Use the illustration and instructions above to learn how to perform this exercise with proper form. Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Front barbell squats, trx suspension strap mountain climbers and chair squats. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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