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EXERCISE // 053 · Legs
Hack Squat
Quads · Glutes
Compound · Squat · Machine
Learning curve Easy ●○○
LegsACE.FIT
Hack Squat
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Why do it?
Heavy quad work on a guided path, so you can focus on pushing.
Quick cues
Back on padDeep and controlledDrive through feet
How to do it
- 01Shoulders under the pads, feet mid-platform.
- 02Lower as deep as you can control.
- 03Drive back up without locking hard.
Common mistakes
- Half reps
- Heels lifting
How you progress
Load + reps
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