1 - Set the hack squat machine shoulder pads to a comfortable height and load the desired weight.
2 - Step onto the platform with your back firmly against the pad and shoulders positioned under the pads.
3 - Place your feet narrow and about hip-width or slightly closer on the platform, keeping your toes slightly turned out if needed for comfort.
4 - Unrack the machine by extending your legs and releasing the safety handles, then brace your core and keep your chest up.
5 - Lower yourself in a controlled motion by bending your knees, allowing them to track in line with your toes while keeping your back against the pad.
6 - Descend until your thighs are at least near parallel or as low as your mobility allows without your heels lifting.
7 - Drive through your feet to extend your knees and hips, returning to the starting position without locking out aggressively, then repeat for the desired reps.
