hack squat

noun — 2 senses

hack squat

noun

Etymology From German Hacke (“heel”) + squat.

1

Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports, Weightlifting An exercise performed on a machine by using the legs to move weight resting on the shoulders, thereby moving the weight as the legs are straightened and the feet remain stationary.

2

A squat exercise with the barbell held in the hands just behind the legs, but without the use of a machine.

Related terms
squat, leg press

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