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Sled Closer Hack Squat

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Sled Closer Hack Squat

Glutes•Sled Machine

beginner

Category

upper legs

Body Part

upper legs

Equipment

sled machine

Target

glutes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Adjust the sled machine to a comfortable weight and position yourself with your back against the pad.

  2. 2

    Place your feet shoulder-width apart on the platform, toes slightly pointed outwards.

  3. 3

    Grip the handles on the sides of the machine for stability.

  4. 4

    Engage your core and slowly lower your body by bending your knees and hips, keeping your back straight.

  5. 5

    Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground or slightly below.

  6. 6

    Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to extend your legs and return to the starting position.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles

QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsCalves

Movement Data

Role

hack_squat

Pattern

squat

Priority

9/10

Variation Rank

3

Workout Split

legs

Classification

Compound

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