How To Do Smith Machine Hack Squats

The smith machine hack squat is a squat variation that uses the smith machine to keep the torso positioned above the hips, shifting more emphasis on the quads. White the glutes and hamstrings are worked to a certain degree, hack squats provide a greater challenge to the quads. While there are hack squat machines, the Smith machine hack squat is a good alternative.

How To Do A Smith Machine Hack Squat

1. Set the Smith machine so that the bar sits at shoulder height, then step underneath the bar so it rests on your upper back.
2. Step both feet out in front of the bar, around a foot distance away.
3. Keeping your torso upright and chest high, press through your heels and bend at the knees to sink your hips down until your thighs are parallel with the floor.
4. Push through the heels to extend your legs back to the starting position.
5. Repeat for desired reps.