When i do squats on a hack squat machine, my back slightly arches when i get down and push the weight upwards (especially with higher weight) which causes slight lower back pain after doing it. What are your suggestions, would using a lifting belt will help?
I’m sorry if this is a dumb question but my gym recently purchased a hack squat machine (that’s on a rail system) and I’ve been using it a lot in the last 2 weeks.
I find that my legs are very weak - 3x15 with 135lbs on the hack squat is very hard whereas my 1rm for back squats is 575lbs - I can also deadlift much more than I squat - maybe a back/hip dominant squat?
Are all hack squat machines the same? I see videos of people who I can squat much more weight than but they are doing much more weight on the hack squat.
Has anybody else experienced this drastic loss of strength in the hack squat?
TYIA!
Got to mention that I tend to squat far deeper than my regular squat, it's not ass to grass but more like ass to heel that kind of deep.
I can’t do squats for 900lbs but I can do calf raises for 810lb and evolution fitness, the gym I go to only goes up to 810 so I was wondering if any gym can go higher
Not sure if i can ask lifting questions but pretty sure derek wont mind. Anyways ive been trying to get huge legs and lots of influencers say the hack squat machine is great for it. I was relieved since i’ve always had a knee problem and back problem for barbell squats so i hoped this would be great for it. Side note, i also have horrible ankle mobility. So i tried the hack squat and noticed my heels will never stay down, thats a problem because then it defeats the whole purpose of the squat. and i know they say you can put your feet up a little higher but i cant put my feet low enough to where im actually squatting for my quads. If anyone can tell me how to get better or what i can fix that would be great, thanks!
I am wondering if someone could give me some advice. I have been doing a lot of running- I generally do 10k's during the week (at least 2 times) and 15k's at the weekend.
I have always gone to the gym also but recently the gym has got a hack squat (1 month ago). I have been going much heavier on the squat since. I have rested them for a few days afterwards but I still feel my legs are heavy during running (I have dropped 30 seconds a mile or 20 odd seconds per kilometer).
My legs are definitely more defined, I was expecting this to last a few weeks as the body adapts but it is now a month. I only do the squats twice a week.
Will I eventually adapt or is this the new normal until I stop the squats? I know all bodies are different but has anyone else experienced this?
Ps I was doing 7 minute miles on both 10k and 15k but now closer to 7.5 min
Assuming I’m not round my lower back.
Also thoughts on the leg press? I did calf raises on it but the pressure went straight to my lower back even though I was getting a good calf workout in. Is there anyway around it or should I just avoid the machine?
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Hi all
I usually leg press after back squats, however my uni gym has a hack squat machine and I am wondering if that is better than a leg press?
I can get more depth on the hack squat.
Thanks!
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I tried this hack squat machine like the one above yesterday for the first time, and I feel like the cushion was good but all throughout the movements my shoulders kind of hurt. Now today the top of my shoulders hurt when I touch them. Is this normal? Are my shoulders not strong enough or something?
After hack squats, I always notice dark red marks that last like 24 hours on my shoulders. Not exactly bruises but it doesn't look healthy.
Anyone else experienced this?
Hey guys, I’m pretty new to lifting and my gym doesn’t have a hack squat machine and I’ve been trying to barbell hack squat instead. Problem is I can’t figure out how to stop the bar from driving straight into my hamstrings when I lift it up.
Is there a form cue I’m missing? Does anyone else have this problem?
is the smith machine a good alternate because my gym doesn't have a hack squat machine? thanks a lot
