Hack Squat

Hack Squat
This is excellent for opening up the shoulders, arms and entire upper thoracic. The positioning of the arms behind the back allows the lungs to always have room to take full breaths. It is also excellent for strengthening the stomach, legs, glutes and opening up the hips.

Squatting slowly, smoothly with control will challenge your balance. Maintain good body posture throughout the squat. This is not as easy to perform.

Place the kettlebell behind your back holding the handle. Squat down moving up on the toes and lifting up your heels. Keep the upper body as straight as possible.

Stand back up and staying off your heels. Make sure you engage as much tension throughout the legs and glutes on the way up. Your back should be straight at the top and shoulders rolled back.

Inhale on the way down and exhale when coming up from the bottom of the squat. Control the movement when going up and down moving at a slow controlled pace.