V Squat vs Hack Squat Machine
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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V Squat and Hack Squat Machine are close in use — 5,717 vs 5,025 sessions logged. What separates them is Leg loading and form.
Compare the benefits of V Squat and Hack Squat Machine and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
V Squat vs Hack Squat Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Hack Squat Machine more often — 5,717 sessions compared to 5,025 for V Squat.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. V Squat and Hack Squat Machine differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How V Squat and Hack Squat Machine Differ
| What differs | V Squat | Hack Squat Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 5,025 sessions | 5,717 sessions |
How to Do V Squat
V Squat Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Tighten your abdomen and keep your waist straight, then bend at the hip to lower your buttocks down.
- 2. Allow your knees to bend naturally until your thighs are vertical to your body.
- 3. Push strongly through the center of your feet to rise up.
- 4. As your buttocks rise, straighten your knees and hips in sequence, and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body too far forward.
- 2. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
- 3. Don't excessively bend your waist while trying to keep it straight.
- 4. Please do not stick your hips too far back.
- 5. Make sure your feet do not come off the ground.
- 6. When standing up, please ensure your knees do not come together.
For a full V Squat guide with alternatives and benefits, see the V Squat exercise guide.
How to Do Hack Squat Machine
Hack Squat Machine Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Tighten your abdomen and keep your waist straight, then bend at the hip joint to lower your hips down.
- 2. Lower yourself until your knees naturally bend and your thighs are vertical to your body.
- 3. Push strongly through the center of your feet to rise up.
- 4. As your hips rise, straighten your knees and hip joints in sequence, and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body excessively forward.
- 2. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
- 3. Don't excessively bend your waist while trying to keep it straight.
- 4. Please do not push your hips too far back.
- 5. Make sure your feet do not come off the ground.
- 6. When standing up, please ensure your knees do not come together.
For a full Hack Squat Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hack Squat Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, V Squat or Hack Squat Machine?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Leg, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do V Squat and Hack Squat Machine need?
V Squat needs a machine, and Hack Squat Machine needs a machine.
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