Exercise Guide

Barbell Hack Squat

beginnerRecommendedCompoundPrimary
Exercise Visual

Barbell Hack Squat

Glutes Barbell

beginner

Category

upper legs

Body Part

upper legs

Equipment

barbell

Target

glutes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes slightly turned out.

  2. 2

    Hold the barbell behind your legs, resting it on your upper thighs.

  3. 3

    Lower your body by bending at the knees and hips, keeping your back straight and your chest up.

  4. 4

    Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles

QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsCalves

Movement Data

Role

Squat

Pattern

squat

Priority

10/10

Variation Rank

3

Workout Split

legs

Classification

Compound

Alternative Exercises