Narrow Stance Hack Squats
A squat variation using a hack squat machine, emphasizing quadriceps development.
Instructions
- Position yourself under the machine's shoulder pads with your feet on the platform.
- Place your feet close together, about hip-width apart, with toes pointing forward.
- Unlock the safety handles and lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the platform.
- Push through your heels to raise the weight back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Allowing knees to cave inward during the squat.
- Not pushing through the heels, putting strain on the toes.
- Failing to lower thighs parallel to the platform, reducing effectiveness.
Additional Information
| General | |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Force | push |
| Mechanic | compound |
| Equipment | machine |
| Muscle | quadriceps |