Hack Squat Machine
With shoulders under the pads, squat deep along the guided track, keeping the knees tracking over the toes.
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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement
- Legs
Sets and reps
- For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
- For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
- Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.
Alternatives
Other exercises for the quads, for when the machine is taken or you want a change.
Questions
- What muscles does the Hack Squat Machine work?
- The Hack Squat Machine mainly works the quads and glutes.
- What equipment do you need for the Hack Squat Machine?
- A machine.
- How many sets and reps of the Hack Squat Machine?
- For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
- What can I do instead of the Hack Squat Machine?
- ATG Split Squat, Backward Sled Drag, Band Squat and Barbell Anderson Squat work the same main muscle.
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Coaches add the Hack Squat Machine to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.
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