Exercise technique

sled lying squat

The sled lying squat is a lower body exercise performed on a sled machine, targeting the glutes as the primary muscle group. It also engages the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. The movement involves lying on your back, pushing the sled upward with your legs, and then lowering it back down in a controlled manner.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Adjust the sled machine to a comfortable weight.
  2. Lie on your back on the sled machine with your feet on the footplate.
  3. Position your feet shoulder-width apart and slightly angled outwards.
  4. Grip the handles of the sled machine for stability.
  5. Engage your glutes and core muscles.
  6. Push through your heels and extend your legs to lift the sled.
  7. Lower the sled back down by bending your knees and hips.
  8. 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.

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