Sled lying squat exercise demonstration
Sled lying squat

Exercise

Sled lying squat

Sled lying squat is a moderate exercise. It trains glutes.

Muscles
GlutesQuadsHamstringsCalves

Detailed explanation

Adjust the sled machine to a comfortable weight. Lie on your back on the sled machine with your feet on the footplate. Position your feet shoulder-width apart and slightly angled outwards. Grip the handles of the sled machine for stability.

Engage your glutes and core muscles. Push through your heels and extend your legs to lift the sled. Lower the sled back down by bending your knees and hips.

Step by step

  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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