How to Do Landmine Hack Squat

Landmine Hack Squat is a quads exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Landmine Hack Squat

  1. 01Position yourself with your back to the landmine anchor and lean against the end of the barbell with the pad resting on your upper back.
  2. 02Walk your feet forward away from your body until your torso is angled slightly backward.
  3. 03Lower your hips slowly until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
  4. 04Drive through your heels to return to the starting position while maintaining constant tension on the quads.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Landmine Hack Squat

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Lean your back firmly against the end of the barbell to ensure the force plate remains stable during the descent.

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05 / FAQ

Landmine Hack Squat questions

What muscles does Landmine Hack Squat work?

Landmine Hack Squat is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Landmine Hack Squat correctly?

Position yourself with your back to the landmine anchor and lean against the end of the barbell with the pad resting on your upper back. Walk your feet forward away from your body until your torso is angled slightly backward. Lower your hips slowly until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Drive through your heels to return to the starting position while maintaining constant tension on the quads.

What is the A90 coach tip for Landmine Hack Squat?

Lean your back firmly against the end of the barbell to ensure the force plate remains stable during the descent.

Is Landmine Hack Squat suitable for beginners?

Landmine Hack Squat is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Landmine Hack Squat?

No. Landmine Hack Squat is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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