Exercise library
Quads
Machine Hack Squat
- Primary muscle
- Quads
- Also works
- Glutes
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement pattern
- Squat
- Role in a program
- Primary
How to do it
Set your shoulders under the pads with feet mid-platform and back flat against the pad. Lower until thighs reach parallel or below, then press through the whole foot to extend the legs.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the quads — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Belt SquatMachineSquat
- Horizontal Leg PressMachineSquat
- Leg ExtensionMachineSquat
- Leg PressMachineSquat
- Machine Hip AdductionMachineSquat
- Machine V-SquatMachineSquat
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the quads: