Jay Cutler details how the hack squat helped him build crazy quads on stage.
Jay Cutler continues to train at a high level in the gym at 51 years old. When hitting certain exercises, he will share a video explaining the benefits to others trying to build the best version of themselves. Recently, Cutler discussed the benefits of hack squats and how they helped him build championship-winning quads.
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Cutler was a bodybuilding icon as a 4x Mr. Olympia spanning from 2006-2010 and a 6x runner-up. At 5’9” tall, he’s still considered one of the best bodybuilders and managed an epic rivalry with 8x Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman. Still, he’s managed to stay in fantastic shape well after retirement.
| Full Name: Jay Cutler | ||
| Weight | Height | Date of Birth |
| 265 – 275 lbs | 5’9” | 08/03/1973 |
| Division | Era | Nationality |
| Men’s Open | 1990s- 2010s | American |
After achieving remarkable success in the Men’s Open division, Jay Cutler retired with an impressive record of three Arnold Classic titles and four Mr. Olympia championships. Cutler began his “Fit for 50” challenge, which he continued into his 51st birthday. Cutler is one of the influential voices in the fitness industry and has shared many tips of the trade.
Jay Cutler Shares Top Quad Exercise
Cutler hit the hack squat machine and discussed how this machine helped him build insane quads that stood out on stage.
“There’s one exercise that helped me build that crazy sweep in my thighs and that was the hack squat.”
Cutler has focused on hitting between 10-12 reps on certain movements and the hack squat is one of them. He shared that this machine will help build that outer sweep within your quads.
“Your hack squat is going to build that outer sweep, focusing more on the quads. Keep the feet a little more low and remember, 10-12 repetitions.”
When performing hack squats, you will be hitting quads while also benefiting hamstrings, calves, and core. The main muscle hit is the quads, which is also true with the barbell squat. Both movements are beneficial for building massive legs.
How To Do the Hack Squat?
Here are instructions for both the machine hack squat and barbell hack squat, which is the original version of the movement.
Choose a reasonable weight where you can get at least 12 repetitions without going to failure.
This will ensure you maintain good form and prevent injury or discomfort.
Hack Machine Squat
- Stand on the platform so your back is against the machine and your shoulders are beneath the padding.
- Your feet should be wider than hip-width distance apart and closer to the top of the platform so that your knees are not above your heels.
- Now, squat down slightly past parallel.
- Then, push up through your heels back to a standing position.
- Perform the desired number of reps.
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