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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Glutes

Equipment Required

Hack Squat Machine

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Squat

Secondary Muscles

Hamstrings, Quads

Exercise Description

The reverse hack squat exercise hits your glutes harder than regular squats. It builds stronger, rounder glutes while still working your hamstrings and quads.

How To

1. Stand on the hack squat machine footplate facing away from the back pad 2. Position your shoulders against the pads and place feet shoulder-width apart on the platform 3. Release the safety handles and slowly lower your body by bending at the hips and knees 4. Lower until your thighs are parallel to the platform, keeping your chest up during the reverse hack squat 5. Drive through your heels to push back up to starting position

Form Tips

• Keep your chest up and core tight throughout the entire reverse hack squat movement • Focus on pushing through your heels rather than your toes for better glute activation • Don't let your knees cave inward - keep them tracking over your toes • Control the descent slowly to maximize muscle tension during each reverse hack squat rep

Common Mistakes

• Placing feet too high on the platform reduces glute activation in the reverse hack squat • Going too fast and bouncing at the bottom instead of controlling the movement • Leaning too far forward which shifts focus away from glutes during the reverse hack squat

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