Lever Reverse Vertical Hack Squat
Description
The lever reverse vertical hack squat is performed facing the machine pad rather than facing away. The reverse position shifts more emphasis to the glutes and hamstrings while still loading the quads. It is a strong glute-focused hack squat variation popular in modern bodybuilding gyms.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Lever Reverse Vertical Hack Squat Instructions
- Step into the hack squat machine and face the back pad.
- Place your shoulders against the shoulder pads.
- Position your feet shoulder-width apart on the platform.
- Release the safety handles and brace your core.
- Lower yourself by bending the knees and sitting your hips back.
- Continue down until your thighs are parallel to the platform.
- Drive through your heels to stand back up.
- Squeeze the glutes hard at the top.
Lever Reverse Vertical Hack Squat Form & Visual
Lever Reverse Vertical Hack Squat Benefits
- Glute-focused hack squat variation
- Stable, guided path
- Hits the quads and glutes together
- Reduces lower back strain
- Easy to scale heavy
- Useful for leg day
Lever Reverse Vertical Hack Squat Muscles Worked
- Gluteus maximus
- Quadriceps
- Hamstrings
Lever Reverse Vertical Hack Squat Variations & Alternatives
- Hack Squat
- Bulgarian Split Squat
- Front Squat
- Smith Squat
