quads
Hack squat
Machine quad strength with back support.
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How to do it
- Set the shoulder pads and rest your back flat on the pad.
- Place your feet shoulder-width on the platform.
- Release the safeties and lower under control.
- Drive through your heels back to the top.
Beginner tips
- Keep your back and hips flat on the pad.
- Knees track over your toes, don't let them cave in.
- Don't lock your knees hard at the top.
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