Erin Banks said he's seen major leg muscle gains by incorporating hack squats into his lower body workouts to work his quads instead of his core.

Erin Banks said he's seen major leg muscle gains by incorporating hack squats into his lower body workouts to work his quads instead of his core.

The hack squat is a popular exercise for building lower-body strength. It puts more emphasis on your quads than the standard squat and is beginner-friendly.

While different squat variations may target additional muscle groups, the primary exercise works one's "quadriceps and gluteus maximus muscles." ...