Joined a new gym, and it doesn't have a hack squat machine, which I typically used on my 2nd (non squat) leg workouts weekly.
It does have two Hammer Strength V-Squat machines; one plate loaded and the other has a stack (MTS).
What are the similarities/differences between these two exercises (hack squat vs V-squat)?
Haven't tried it yet but I thought I might tomorrow. Looks like the V-squat might allow some back involvement in the lift whereas the traditional hack slide machine does not.
Anyone have experience or knowledge of both?
Thanks in advance.
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PS: I normally do hack slides with a narrow stance and feet out front.
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01-06-2011, 09:04 AM #1
Hammer Strength V-Squat vs. regular 45 degree Hack Squat Machine?
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I prefer my v-squat machine over my hack squat machine. Both hit the quads well, but i am more comfortable int he v-squat.
I treat the v-squat as my heavy quad move though, where was hack squat I've only been able to use as a move that is placed later in my workouts. I've never been able to go real heavy on it.-
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Naw. To be honest I never gave it a ton of time in the gym. I'd use it occasionally, but I just couldn't get it down well to where i was comfortable on it and could really start progressing. I'm not blaming the equipment, just itw asn't a move I really enjoyed, so it didn't get a lot of play time in the gym.
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01-06-2011, 05:02 PM #11
I've never had the opportunity to use a V-Squat, Jim, but after looking at the vid on Life Fitness' site, I don't see much difference between it and the garden-variety Hack. The only real mechanical difference I see is that the V pivots in a slight arc, as opposed to most Hack Machines running on straight linear shafts. The arc may assist your knee issue; time will tell.
A good machine, IMO; if I had one, I'd wear it out.No brain, no gain.
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01-06-2011, 05:47 PM #13No brain, no gain.
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