
The barbell hack squat is one of the most underrated and underperformed quad building exercises out there. Often referred to as the reverse deadlift, the behind the back positioning of the bar in the barbell hack squat puts a lot of pressure on the quads to force them to grow.
The barbell hack squat also indirectly targets other muscles of the leg as well as the core and low back. Most people choose not to barbell hack squat because of its challenging set up and execution. However, there is a lot to gain from performing this exercise including muscle growth and improved performance.