Barbell Hack Squats

Instructions

1. 1.Stand up straight with feet shoulder width apart. Hold a barbell behind you at arms length with palms facing backwards. The barbell should be resting under gravity near your glutes. This is your starting position.
2. 2.While looking forwards and keeping your back straight, squat down until your thighs are parallel with the floor.
3. 3.Pause for a second, then press down with your heels to return the starting position.
4. 4.Repeat for as many repetitions as required.

Tips

• You can perform this exercise with your heels elevated on a plate if you lack the flexibility to go down far enough.
• Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.

Breathing Instructions

Breathe in during the eccentric (lowering) portion of the exercise and breathe out during the cocentric (elevation) portion.

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