barbell hack squat

Equipment

barbell

Target muscle

glutes

How to perform

1. 1

   Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes slightly turned out.

2. 2

   Hold the barbell behind your legs, resting it on your upper thighs.

3. 3

   Lower your body by bending at the knees and hips, keeping your back straight and your chest up.

4. 4

   Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.

5. 5

   Pause for a moment, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.

6. 6

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.