Post for Diane Sue!!

[KathyH]

Hi Diane Sue! I just wanted to let you know how much I like the leg workout that you were so kind to send my way. Its GREAT! Your such a sweetie for helping me.

One question I have though is on the hack squats. I was holding onto a 55# bb & I believe I'm not supposed to have any plates on the bb at all. Is this correct? It was difficult for me to ascertain from abcbodybuilding. Do you put weight onto your bb or do you use dbs? I went down to 40#s but still felt it was too much. Thanks again for all your help. Talk to you soon & have a wonderful weekend! Take care, Kathy

 

[WD]

Hi Kathy,
I use a barbell. Usually for me it is 45lbs. That is a lot less than I do for regular squats because it is really difficult. If you feel like it was too much lower the weight. You don't want injuries. You will get used to the move and can move back up. I am glad you liked it.
Diane Sue

 

[KathyH]

Thanks so much I'll lower the weight next time. Take care, Kathy

 

[delphene]

Hi Kathy,

Hope you don't mind me joining in on your post! I'm not sure if you are having problems with the exercise itself or the weight factor!

I just wanted to add my 2 cents ;-) since I love Hacksquats! They are an awesome exercise for the lowerbody! For those working out at home, They can be done with a barbell or with dumbells! For the barbell you can use an overhand grip with the barbell behind you
here's a link for a video demo

http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/Quadriceps/BBHackSquat.html


or you can use dumbells ( Standing in an upright position while holding dumbbells at your sides with your palms facing in. Place the heels of your feet up on an elevation of approximately 2 – 5 inches. Lower your body down as far as is comfortable or until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Keep your upper body in a strong and upright position. Just like any other exercise, form is crucial and your foot placement on these have to be perfect!

If you experience any knee pain (check your form and re-adjust) if pain persists than substitute the hacksquat with the dumbbell squat or dumbbell plie squat!
HTH