Exercises / Upper legs / Sled Closer Hack Squat
Sled Closer Hack Squat
Sled Closer Hack Squat: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: machine.
- Equipmentmachine
- Body partupper legs
- Primary muscles
- glutes, quadriceps
- Secondary muscles
- hamstrings, calves
How to do it
- 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.