The hack squat is the "safest and most fun way" to get your squat numbers up (i.e. lift more weight), says Wesley Brown, an ISSA-certified personal trainer."There is very little risk if you want ...

The hack squat moves the body toward the legs. Most of our real-life movement involves the body moving toward the legs, so it makes sense to mimic that in our squat variations and training.

Hack squats can help isolate lower body muscles for better gains . Banks said he prefers hack squats because they focus more on the quads and glutes and put less pressure on the core and back.

The barbell hack squat is a highly underrated, ... The move is pretty taxing, and it will push your entire body, but as Samuel says, your quads are gonna love the burn. Jeff Tomko.

Elite physique athlete Erin Banks said hack squats are a key exercise for his leg day workouts. Hack squats focus more on the quads and glutes, instead of using core or back muscles. They can help ...