sled closer hack squat
sled closer hack squat — highlighted muscle: glutes

Muscles worked

glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves

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sled closer hack squat

Body part
upper legs
Equipment
sled machine
Target muscle
glutes
Muscle group
quadriceps

Secondary muscles

quadricepshamstringscalves

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Adjust the sled machine to a comfortable weight and position yourself with your back against the pad.

  2. 2

    Place your feet shoulder-width apart on the platform, toes slightly pointed outwards.

  3. 3

    Grip the handles on the sides of the machine for stability.

  4. 4

    Engage your core and slowly lower your body by bending your knees and hips, keeping your back straight.

  5. 5

    Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground or slightly below.

  6. 6

    Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to extend your legs and return to the starting position.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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