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Mon, 09/04/2006 - 10:04pm — Guest

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Tue, 09/05/2006 - 5:19pm — Todd Wilson
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The REAL Hack squat

Gman, I either misunderstood your description of the hack squat, or you misunderstood what one is. It was developed by wrestler/strongman George Hackenschmidt from Germany around the (somone correct me if I'm wrong here on the time frame) turn of the century.

This old article by the late J.V Askem who was once a frequent poster who is sorely missed around here explains it perfectly.

http://www.marunde-muscle.com/fitness/askem_hack_squat.html

An alternative approach is to perform them with a wedge under the heels. This brings the VMO more into play. Perform them in the power rack from about knee height. It has more of a bodybuilding application, but there are some circumstances in which athletes can benefit from them.

Tue, 09/05/2006 - 6:36pm — dan monaghan

The REAL Hack squat

Gman, what your describing is very old-school. I've seen similar descriptions in the really old Milo barbell courses. It's similar to a hindu squat w/ a barbell held behind your back. As far as being transferable to other applications, your mileage may vary. It all depends on what your sport is. It may have it's greatest benefit for the vmo if those banded knee extensions and peterson step-ups become a little tiresome and you need a little variety.

Wed, 09/06/2006 - 1:24am — Roderick Reilly

The REAL Hack squat

Todd Wilson wrote:
Gman, I either misunderstood your description of the hack squat, or you misunderstood what one is. It was developed by wrestler/strongman George Hackenschmidt from Germany around the (somone correct me if I'm wrong here on the time frame) turn of the century.

While the name is very German, Hackenscmidt was Russian. You are correct, it was the turn of the century. He was trained by Dr. Von Krajewski (again, a German Russian), the Czar's personal physician. Von Krajewski was the successor to my great-grandfather, Dr. Von Ranchner (there we go again!) as the Czar's personal physician.

Wed, 09/06/2006 - 1:22pm — Guest

The REAL Hack squat

Didn't want to turn this into a debate over Hack's ehtnicity, but he was German-Swedish decent, born in Estonia (former Soviet republic), just an FYI. I know that some grappling gurus like Steve Maxwell still utilize it in their training. Seems like a good way to safeguard against knee injuries. And Todd, the one you described is the same one i was getting at. Thanks for the replies.

Wed, 09/06/2006 - 1:24pm — Guest

The REAL Hack squat

Link for the description where I got it from. Great site, too.

http://www.sandowplus.co.uk/Competition/Hackenschmidt/wtl/wtl05.htm

Thu, 09/07/2006 - 10:28am — david white
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The REAL Hack squat

A compound movement so all around hard, HAS to be good for you.

Thu, 09/07/2006 - 10:49am — Dr. Squat

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