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One Leg Hack Squat

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Single-sidedTargets: Hamstring

About

This exercise strengthens your lower body and balance using one leg.

How to One Leg Hack Squat

Starting Position

1. Please lean your back against the hack squat/press machine.

2. Place one foot on the platform and keep the other foot on the floor or outside the platform.

3. Hold the handles and stabilize your upper body.

Proper Form

1. Please bend the knee of the leg on the platform and slowly lower it down.

2. When your thigh is close to parallel with the floor, push off the platform with your heel and rise up.

3. After the designated number of repetitions, switch legs and perform the same on the opposite side.

Breathing Technique

Breathe in while going down, and breathe out while coming up.

Precautions

1. Support with one leg, so do not lift excessive weight.

2. Engage your abdomen and glutes to prevent your pelvis from twisting to one side.

3. Keep your knees aligned with your toes to avoid them collapsing inward.

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