Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Smith Machine Hack Squat.
The Smith Machine Hack Squat is a lower-body exercise where the bar is positioned behind the body at thigh level, placing the feet forward of the torso. This squat variation places heavy emphasis on the quadriceps while the Smith machine's fixed path provides stability.
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The Smith Machine Hack Squat is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.