Sled Wide Hack Squat

1. Begin by approaching the hack squat machine and loading it with the appropriate weight for your strength level.

2. Position yourself with your back against the backrest and your shoulders underneath the shoulder pads.

3. Place your feet on the platform with a wide stance, toes pointed slightly outward. Your stance should be wider than shoulder-width to emphasize the adductors and glutes.

4. Disengage the safety locks on the machine with your hands or by extending your legs if the machine is designed for leg disengagement.

5. Inhale, and slowly lower your body by bending your knees, keeping your back flat against the pad. Keep lowering yourself until your thighs are approximately parallel to the platform, but don't go so low that your glutes lift off the pad.

6. Exhale and push through your heels to raise your body back up to the starting position, extending your legs fully but without locking your knees at the top.

7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

8. After completing the set, engage the safety locks before exiting the machine.

Make sure to perform the exercise with controlled movements to minimize the risk of injury, especially when working with heavy weights. It's also a good idea to have a spotter or someone familiar with the machine nearby when trying it for the first time.

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