Sled One Leg Hack Squat

Sled One Leg Hack Squat demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Position yourself at the sled machine and put one foot on the footplate, the other leg behind you
  • 2Lower your body by bending your standing knee, make sure your back is straight
  • 3Push with your heel to return to starting position, keeping control of the motion
  • 4Perform the desired number of reps, then switch legs and repeat

Tips:

  • Make sure to keep your core engaged for balance
  • Push through the heel of the standing leg for better activation on the quads
  • Avoid allowing your knee to go over your toes when lowering your body to protect the knee joint
  • Control the down phase, don't allow the weight to just drop down

Sled One Leg Hack Squat Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs