Dr. Darden opinion on the hack squat

Dr. Darden

What are your thoughts of the hack squat equipment and what foot placement would you recommend

I don’t recall reading anything about the hack squat in your books

thx, dan

I like the hack squat, particularly for using like a sissy squat like Tom Platz. It doesn’t replace the squat to me, but it’s a good compliment to it. Toes Pointed forward, about hip width apart, same as my squat stance. Foot pressure on inner heel and 1st metatarsal if I’m doing standard hacks(again same as squat or leg press for me), just on my metatarsal if I’m doing it sissy style.