Close-stance hack squat: how to do it and what it works

Guided squat with a narrow base and knee emphasis.

Image: start and end of the movement.

How to do it

Hack squat with a narrower base that increases the quad demand while keeping full foot support.

Form. Set your shoulders and pelvis, lower with control and follow the line of your toes with your knees.

Common mistake. Lifting the heels, bringing the knees together, or going lower than you can keep the pelvis stable.

Quadriceps · Hack squat machine

The muscles listed are an editorial reference, not a measurement. Adjust the range and the load to what feels comfortable.

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