How to do it
Brace your core before each repetition and maintain it throughout.
- 1
Lie face up on the sled machine with your head under the shoulder pads.
- 2
Place your feet hip-width apart on the platform.
- 3
Unlock the safety bars and lower the platform by bending your knees.
- 4
Press the platform away from you by extending your legs, without locking your knees.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure that your feet are positioned correctly on the platform and that you maintain a consistent pace throughout the set.
Common mistakes
- ✕Locking the knees at full extension
- ✕Lifting the lower back off the pad
- ✕Letting the knees collapse inward