Old School BB Hack Squats

[DocJ]

Anyone still do these? They've replaced the regular back squat as my main thigh developer, love 'em.

 

[Fender]

I tried them once...did only like 135lbs for 20 reps and literally almost blacked out. Never did them again but after a couple of more years of training under my belt maybe I will give them a try.

 

[huskyguy]

They are a great exercise, they tend to put more stress on the knees for me, but my back is given a rest.

 

[Deep South Chris]

how exactly are they done?

 

[Deep South Chris]

nevermind...i found it

 

[DocJ]

They are a great exercise, they tend to put more stress on the knees for me, but my back is given a rest.

If you can force yourself to drop your ass enough at the beginning of the movement, the shearing force on the knee is minimized. I was just tired of huge poundages compressing my spine on a regular basis with back squats. I'll probably end up alternating them in the near future.

 

[Dante44]

I also have just started dooing frogsquats, but im only doing giant pusy weight with these 65pds?? how many reps you getting with the 135?

 

[AngryMuscles]

grip is a big matter here though

 

[DocJ]

grip is a big matter here though

I just use hooks so I can concentrate on the thighs instead of worrying about my grip.