Sled Lying Squat

Setup

1. 01Lie back on the machine with your head and shoulders fully supported.
2. 02Place feet on the platform about shoulder width, mid-platform height.
3. 03Press the platform to a soft knee extension and release the safeties.
4. 04Grip the side handles to anchor the torso.

Execution

1. 01Brace lightly and bend the knees to lower the platform under control.
2. 02Bring the knees toward the chest until the hips just start to curl.
3. 03Keep the whole foot pressing evenly into the platform.
4. 04Drive the platform away until the knees are nearly straight.

Checkpoints

• -Lower back stays flat on the pad through the bottom position.
• -Knees track in line with the feet, not caving in.
• -Heels never lift off the platform.
• -Lockout stops short of aggressively snapping the knees.

Common mistakes

• -Descending so deep the hips and lower back peel off the pad.
• -Bouncing the knees off the chest to reverse the rep.
• -Pressing through the toes only.
• -Locking the knees hard under heavy load.