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

Guided squat with a wide base to vary hip and adductor work.

Wide-stance hack squat: exercise position

Main muscles: Adductors, Quadriceps
Secondary muscles: Gluteus maximus, Hamstrings
Equipment: Hack squat machine

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How to do it

Wide-stance hack squat

Hack squat with feet wider apart that lets you work the quads, glutes and adductors on a guided path.

Form. Set your shoulders and pelvis against the backrest, place your feet symmetrically and lower to a range that keeps full foot contact and aligned knees.

Common mistake. Opening the feet without controlling the knees, lifting the heels, locking out at the top, or losing contact with the supports.

Adductors, Quadriceps · Hack squat machine

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

How to do it

Wide-stance hack squat

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