sled closer hack squat
sled closer hack squat exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: glutes. Equipment: sled machine.
- Target muscle
- glutes
- Muscle group
- quadriceps
- Body part
- upper legs
- Equipment
- sled machine
Secondary muscles
quadriceps, hamstrings, calves
How to perform
- Adjust the sled machine to a comfortable weight and position yourself with your back against the pad.
- Place your feet shoulder-width apart on the platform, toes slightly pointed outwards.
- Grip the handles on the sides of the machine for stability.
- Engage your core and slowly lower your body by bending your knees and hips, keeping your back straight.
- Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground or slightly below.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to extend your legs and return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.