sled lying squat
sled lying squat — highlighted muscle: glutes

Muscles worked

glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves

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sled lying 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.

  2. 2

    Lie on your back on the sled machine with your feet on the footplate.

  3. 3

    Position your feet shoulder-width apart and slightly angled outwards.

  4. 4

    Grip the handles of the sled machine for stability.

  5. 5

    Engage your glutes and core muscles.

  6. 6

    Push through your heels and extend your legs to lift the sled.

  7. 7

    Lower the sled back down by bending your knees and hips.

  8. 8

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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