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Instructions

• Hold your trunk tight and keep your back straight
• Make sure your feet are in an even position
• Lower the sled so your legs flex to at least 90°
• Push up so your legs almost fully extend
• Optional - Place your hands on your knees to provide assistance when pressing

Muscles involved

• Rectus femoris
• Vastus lateralis
• Vastus medialis
• Vastus intermedius
• Gluteus maximus
• Adductor magnus
• Biceps femoris
• Semitendinosus
• Semimembranosus