How do you perform this exercise?
- 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.
Which other muscles are involved?
Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves.
How do you log your sets?
How do you track progressive overload?Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.
