Barbell hack squat
How to do the Barbell hack squat: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Legs, Glutes), equipment (Barbell) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.
How to do it
- 1
Stand holding a barbell behind you at arm's length, feet shoulder width, palms facing back.
- 2
Squat until your upper thighs are parallel to the floor, head up and back straight.
- 3
Press mainly through your heels to stand back up.
In a Setline session: 3 sets of 8–12.
Questions
What equipment do I need for the Barbell hack squat?
The Barbell hack squat uses: Barbell.
Which muscles does the Barbell hack squat work?
The Barbell hack squat works: Legs, Glutes.
How many sets and reps for the Barbell hack squat?
In Setline sessions the Barbell hack squat is programmed as 3 sets of 8–12.
Which Setline styles include the Barbell hack squat?
The Barbell hack squat appears in: Strength.
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