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Sled Wide Hack Squat

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Equipment

Hack Squat Machine
Hack Squat Machine

The sled wide hack squat targets the lower body muscles, focusing on the quadriceps and glutes. This exercise enhances muscular strength and power in the legs, offering a stable and safe way to practice squats with additional support from the machine.

How to do it

  1. Position yourself on the sled machine with feet placed wide on the platform.
  2. Keep your back against the pad and shoulders under the pads.
  3. Unlock the safety bars, then lower the sled by bending your knees until they are at a 90-degree angle.
  4. Push through your heels to extend your knees and return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of reps, ensuring control and alignment.

Muscles worked

Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps

Secondary Adductor Magnus Hamstrings

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