Sled Hack Squat Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Sled machine
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Magnus, Soleus, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- high
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 8
- Alternate Names
- Hack Squat
How to: Sled Hack Squat
- Set the sled at an appropriate weight for your fitness level.
- Stand facing the sled with your feet shoulder-width apart, resting your shoulders against the pad.
- Lower your body into a squat, making sure your knees do not extend past your toes.
- Push through your heels to raise your body back to starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Letting knees cave inward.
- Bouncing at the bottom of the squat instead of controlling the movement.
- Lifting too heavy weights without proper form.
Modifications
- Reduce the weight on the sled for less strain.
- Perform the exercise with a wider stance to target different muscle groups.
Tips
- Keep your knees in line with your toes during the squat.
- Maintain an upright torso to prevent straining your back.
- Exhale as you push through your heels to return to the starting position.
Sled Hack Squat Alternatives
Tags
thighs
strength
sled
squat
lower body
fitness