Lever Reverse Vertical Hack Squat

Default prescription & biomechanics

Primary muscles

Quadriceps

Secondary muscles

Glutes, Adductors, Calves

Equipment

Machine

Movement pattern

Squat (Push force)

Difficulty

Intermediate

Working rep range

5-8 reps per set

Between-set interval

150 seconds rest

Step-by-step coaching cues

1. Position your back flat against the backrest with your shoulders firmly wedged under the pads.
2. Place your feet shoulder-width apart in the centre of the footplate and disengage the safety handles.
3. Lower the carriage smoothly over 3 seconds until your knees reach a 90-degree bend.
4. Drive through your midfoot to press the platform away, stopping just short of hyperextending your knees.

Joint & safety considerations

No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Lever Reverse Vertical Hack Squat. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.

Biomechanical alternatives & swaps

Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.

Exercise	Relationship	Equipment
Barbell Bench Squat	Barbell swap	Barbell
Barbell Box Squat	Barbell swap	Barbell
Barbell Clean Grip Front Squat	Barbell swap	Barbell
Barbell Full Squat	Barbell swap	Barbell
Barbell Single Leg Split Squat	Barbell swap	Barbell
Barbell Split Squat	Barbell swap	Barbell

From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.