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How to do Sled Hack Squat

The sled hack squat is a lower body strength exercise performed on a sled machine. It primarily targets the glutes, with secondary emphasis on the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. The movement involves squatting down with the support of the sled machine, which helps guide the motion and provides stability.

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

How to do Sled Hack Squat, step by step

  1. Adjust the sled machine to a comfortable position for your height.
  2. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart on the platform, toes slightly pointed outwards.
  3. Hold onto the handles or bars for stability.
  4. Lower your body by bending your knees and hips, keeping your back straight and chest up.
  5. Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground or slightly below.
  6. Pause for a moment, then push through your heels to raise your body back up to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles worked

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

Track Sled Hack Squat in SPLYT

Sled 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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