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How to do Sled Closer Hack Squat

The sled closer hack squat is a lower body exercise performed on a sled machine, primarily targeting the glutes while also engaging the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves squatting with your back against a pad and feet on a platform, moving the weight by extending and flexing the knees and hips.

Sled Closer Hack Squat demonstration
Primary muscles
Quads and Glutes
Also works
Hamstrings and Calves
Equipment
Sled machine
Level
Intermediate
Category
Legs

How to do Sled Closer Hack Squat, step by step

  1. Adjust the sled machine to a comfortable weight and position yourself with your back against the pad.
  2. Place your feet shoulder-width apart on the platform, toes slightly pointed outwards.
  3. Grip the handles on the sides of the machine for stability.
  4. Engage your core and slowly lower your body by bending your knees and hips, keeping your back straight.
  5. Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground or slightly below.
  6. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to extend your legs and return to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Sled Closer Hack Squat works your quads and glutes as the main movers, with help from your hamstrings and calves.

Track Sled Closer Hack Squat in SPLYT

Sled Closer Hack Squat is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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