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Agree with the back weak link perspective on the Back Squat. I was never able to continue progress upping numbers for them without SIGNIFICANT adjunctive Good Morning and Lumber Extension training. Conversely, that was never really a problem with Leg Presses and Hack Squats.

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The topic hypertrophy really interests me, so thank you for sharing your knowledge!😃

Absolutely superb video. Love both of these moves

You give your name justice

Great info Joe

Great explanation about using the bands on the hack squat. People always ask when they see and don’t understand.

Thank you

His hamstrings are enormous wow

Not to take anything away from the hacksquat, but without using bands the hacksquat fuck my knees more than any other movement. I'll try the bands and see if they alleviate the pain. I love the biomechanic explanations regarding the torque applied to the movements and how to mitigate the force applied to the joints. New subscriber inbound.

Great video. Awesome info.

I love these videos Keep it up Great job explaining why and how to perform these exercises Thank you

Always an incredible lesson in mechanics! Tools for the tool box! Any suggestions for a NON latex heavy bands company to buy from. I’m allergic to latex.

Great information .. I will. Try it next leg workout thanks

Thanks coach!

I highly appreciate your knowledge and content. You are one of the few worth trusting. I have a Force USA Monster G12 at home that allows me to do both smith machine (vertical) leg press and smith machine hack squats. Based on your advise I will definitely try to load these exercises with a band in each side to make them harder in the full range of motion (especially the top part). Can you recommend how much resistance the bands should be able to provide to give the desired effect (not too light to make a difference and not so heavy I can't move it the last part up). For reference I currently use 95 kg for the smith machine hack squat for 6 reps (3x6+6x3 Myoreps) and 155 kg for the smith machine leg press for 5 reps (3x5+3+2 Restpause). I can adjust the height of bottom anchor points of the bands. Based on the length of the type of bands I am looking for (104 cm) the bands will maximally be stretched about 35 cm at full lockout (I can reduce this distance). My initial thought is two bands providing a resistance of 20-40 or 10-35 kg each since the total resistance will obviously be 2x the resistance from each band. I prefer to use two bands to ensure even resistance in both sides. Is there anybody who could advise me from practical experience?

Thank you for this Joe, loved it. 3 quick questions. 1) I am a gym owner and i am looking to get a Hack Squat for my Gym, Any you would recommend? 2) Where do you stand with SL Split squats and how could I improve the profile of them? 3) How do you could about enrolling onto a RTS Course? I am Uk based. Thank you Love your stuff

I think the front squat is the only exercise that comes close to the hack squat. It hits the QUADS much equal(even more) to the hack.

Wow, you are strong as f... man! I need to grow my quads

Loaded with the great information great video

What would be an alternative for Hack squats? I have a home gym with a squat rack, smith machine, leg press, leg extension/hamstring curl machine. Great informative video!!

Great content, I have a really hard time keeping my heels down on hack squat, but have no issue with barbell squats. Any suggestion as to what the cause may be?

Would Pendulum squat be a good replacement for hack squat. My gym doesn’t have a shoulder supported hack. Only the seated you use for calf raises. Thanks

Here's one for you Joe. Less weight on leg press but more ROM ala Mike Israetel. Any thoughts?

I have injured my legs a lot in the past and I cannot go into a deep squat. Will it still be beneficial for hypertrophy to perform banded front squat but only perform 1/2 of the exercise?

Joe have you given the Front Squat a try with the Kabuki Transformer Bar?

Geez....I'm thinking maybe the hack squat machine at my gym is broken... because I don't need to add weight it's so damn heavy! Guess I'd look silly with just bands? Lol! Thanks a million for sharing and just kidding... gonna give it a try... quadzilla here we come! :-)

These guys’ lower body is no joke wtf

I'm a little surprised you didn't mention belt squats (machine version). How would you rate it?

What are your thoughts on fullbody workouts

Is the safety bar more quad dominant than the behind the back squat?

Is it okay to extend my knees beyond my toes while squatting?

Any advice on what type of bands to use?

Mike isratel says that quads are gonna grow if you squat deep and heavy. Do you agree with that as well?

Why not elevate the heels on hack squats? Wouldn't it allow for even more knee flexion?

Is a power squat machine a close substitution if you don't have access to a hack squat?

hack squat for some reason kills my knees more than any other leg movement.

A 1.25kg plate under your heel could work for heel elevated?

Your hamstring alone is bigger than my leg...

Is there a degree of elevation you recommend for targeting quads in the squat? I have seen Prime carries a squat wedge in differing elevations and like the idea of barefoot lifting vs putting on squat shoes.

Thank you for not sounding like a bro talking about the gainzzz... but some demonstrations, maybe?

Just answerrrrrrr the question my guy!

Why is your spotter wearing different color socks? :/

Boring

Great info joe