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Machine Lever Hack Squat Good-Morning

Strengthen your posterior chain with this unique hack squat variation. Improve your good-mornings and squats in one go!

The Machine Lever Hack Squat Good-Morning is a compound exercise that mainly works the glutes & hips and hamstrings, with help from the lower back and core. You'll need: hack squat machine or weight plates.

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Required Equipment

Hack Squat Machine
Hack Squat Machine
Weight Plates
Weight Plates

Machine Lever Hack Squat Good-Morning Muscles Worked

Primary

Glutes (gluteus maximus); Hamstrings

Secondary

Spinal Erectors (erector spinae); Lower Back (quadratus lumborum); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)

How to do the Machine Lever Hack Squat Good-Morning

Lever Good Morning on the Hack Squat Machine

Starting Position

  1. Set the desired weight on the machine.

  2. Stand facing the machine and place your shoulders against the padded support.

  3. Position your feet about shoulder-width apart on the platform. Your toes should point slightly outward.

Movement Instructions

  1. Grip the handles of the machine tightly for support.

  2. Begin by bending slightly at the hips while keeping a neutral spine. You should feel a stretch in your hamstrings.

  3. Lower your torso forward slowly until your upper body is nearly parallel to the ground. Keep a slight bend in your knees during this movement.

  4. Pause for a moment at the lowest point of the movement while maintaining control.

  5. Push through your heels to return to the starting position. Focus on squeezing your glutes and hamstrings as you rise.

  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring each movement is controlled and steady.

Tips for Beginners

  • Start with lighter weights to master the form before progressing to heavier weights.

  • Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to support your lower back.

  • Avoid rounding your back; maintain a straight, neutral spine during the movement.

Machine Lever Hack Squat Good-Morning FAQs

What muscles does the Machine Lever Hack Squat Good-Morning work?

The Machine Lever Hack Squat Good-Morning mainly works the glutes & hips and hamstrings, with help from the lower back and core. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and hamstrings.

What equipment do you need for the Machine Lever Hack Squat Good-Morning?

Hack squat machine or weight plates.

Is the Machine Lever Hack Squat Good-Morning a compound exercise?

Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.

What workout day should the Machine Lever Hack Squat Good-Morning go on?

It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Machine Lever Hack Squat Good-Morning variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Barbell Hack Squat, Lever Romanian Belt Deadlift, Sumo Belt Squat and Lever Deadlift.

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