Reverse Hack Squat
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Exercise Information
- Alternative Names: Hack squat machine backwards, front hack squat
- Type: Strength
- Experience Level: Intermediate
- Equipment: Hack squat machine
- Muscles Targeted: Hamstrings, thighs, calves, hips
- Mechanics: Compound
- Average Number of Sets:
- Variations:
- Alternative: Stiff-legged deadlift
Reverse hack squat is a variation performed by facing towards the hack squat machine, with your shoulders and chest supported against the pads. It is an effective strength-gaining exercise for not just improving the flexibility of your thighs and hamstrings but also working your core muscles.
Reverse Hack Squat Exercise Information
- Alternative Names: Hack squat machine backwards, front hack squat
- Type: Strength
- Experience Level: Intermediate
- Equipment: Hack squat machine
- Muscles Targeted: Hamstrings, thighs, calves, hips
- Mechanics: Compound
- Average Number of Sets:
- Variations:
- Alternative: Stiff-legged deadlift
How to do Reverse Hack Squat with Machine
Reverse Hack Squat
Tips
- If you include reverse hack squat in your leg workout routine, warm up by performing other leg workouts before doing this exercise.
- Do not lock the knees out while lifting the weight.
- Make sure to keep your toes still while doing the exercise else you may lose control of your knee position, which will put undue stress to your knees.