How to do it
Brace your core and keep your lower back flat against the pad throughout each rep.
- 1
Sit in the sled machine with your back and head resting comfortably against the pad.
- 2
Place one foot on the sled platform, aligning it with your hip.
- 3
Extend your leg to press the sled away, keeping your other leg bent and out of the way.
- 4
Lower the sled until your knee is at about a 90-degree angle.
- 5
Press back to the starting position without locking your knee.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Ensure that you press through the heel of your foot and avoid locking your knee at the top of the movement to maintain tension on the leg muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Placing the foot too high on the platform
- ✕Letting the knee cave inward during the press
- ✕Lowering past 90 degrees of knee flexion