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Sled Lying Squat
Muscles involved
The sled lying squat pushes the load with your back supported. It builds quads and glutes without spinal load.
How to do it
- Lie on your back in the machine with your shoulders adjusted in the pads.
- Place your feet on the platform shoulder-width apart and bend your knees.
- Push the platform by fully extending your legs as you exhale.
- Bend your knees controllably to return to the starting position as you inhale.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Ensure your shoulders are well adjusted in the pads. - Push the platform with the entire sole of your foot. - Bend your knees controllably, keeping your back supported.
Difficulty
PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Sled Lying Squat: which muscles does it work?
Sled Lying Squat mainly works: Glutes, Quadriceps. It also involves: Gluteus maximus, Adductor magnus, Soleus.
What is Sled Lying Squat good for?
The sled lying squat pushes the load with your back supported. It builds quads and glutes without spinal load.
How do you do Sled Lying Squat with proper form?
- Ensure your shoulders are well adjusted in the pads. - Push the platform with the entire sole of your foot. - Bend your knees controllably, keeping your back supported.
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