How to do it
Lower until your thighs reach parallel with the platform.
- 1
Position yourself with your back against the sled pad and feet shoulder-width apart on the platform.
- 2
Disengage the safety handles and lower yourself down into a squat, keeping your knees in line with your toes.
- 3
Drive through your heels to extend your legs and push the sled back up.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then re-engage the safety handles when finished.
Expert tip
Keep your core tight and back flat against the pad throughout the movement to protect your spine and ensure proper form.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the knees cave inward during descent
- ✕Raising the heels off the platform
- ✕Dropping too fast into the bottom position