Smith Hack Squat

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Smith Hack Squat

Instructions

Preparation

Stand with back of thighs or gluteus against bar. Grasp bar from behind with overhand grip and disengage bar.

Execution

Descend until thighs are to close to parallel to floor. Lift bar by extending hips and knees to full extension. Repeat.

Comments

Throughout lift keep hips low, shoulders high, arms and back straight. Knees should point same direction as feet throughout movement. See Smith Squat Analysis.

Classification

 Utility: Auxiliary
 Mechanics: Compound
 Force: Push

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