How to do it
Grip the handles firmly to stabilize your upper body.
- 1
Position yourself in the sled hack squat machine facing away from the platform.
- 2
Place your shoulders under the pads and your feet shoulder-width apart on the platform.
- 3
Unrack the machine using the handles and lower your body by bending your knees.
- 4
Keep your back against the pad and squat down until your thighs are parallel to the platform.
- 5
Press back up to the starting position through your heels.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your chest up and maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement to avoid unnecessary strain on your back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rising onto the toes during the descent
- ✕Stopping short of parallel depth
- ✕Flaring the knees outward on the way down