Narrow Stance Hack Squats
The Narrow Stance Hack Squats is a compound strength exercise performed on a machine. It primarily targets the quadriceps, with the calves, glutes, and hamstrings working as secondary muscles. Suitable for intermediate lifters.
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Level
intermediateMechanic
compoundEquipment
machineCategory
strength
Instructions
- Position yourself in a hack squat machine with a narrow stance, feet close together.
- Keep your back against the pad and shoulders under the supports.
- Lower yourself by bending your knees until your thighs are parallel to the platform.
- Push through your feet to return to the starting position.
- The narrow stance emphasizes the outer quadriceps.