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Sled lying squat

Beginner

Sled lying squat is a compound sled exercise for the quads, also working the glutes, hamstrings, and calves.

What it works

Primary muscle

Quads

Also works

GlutesHamstringsCalves

Equipment
Sled
Movement
Legs
Type
Compound
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
2 min

How to do it

  1. 1Adjust the sled machine to a comfortable weight.
  2. 2Lie on your back on the sled machine with your feet on the footplate.
  3. 3Position your feet shoulder-width apart and slightly angled outwards.
  4. 4Grip the handles of the sled machine for stability.
  5. 5Engage your glutes and core muscles.
  6. 6Push through your heels and extend your legs to lift the sled.
  7. 7Lower the sled back down by bending your knees and hips.
  8. 8Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Curtsey squatBodyweight
  • Potty squat with supportBodyweight
  • Dumbbell squatDumbbell
  • Dumbbell bench squatDumbbell
  • Kettlebell goblet squatKettlebell
  • Sled hack squatSled

Easier variations

  • Potty squat with supportBodyweight

Harder variations

  • Weighted squatWeight plate
  • Frankenstein squatBarbell
  • Sled closer hack squatSled
  • Sled hack squatSled
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