The hip sled is a versatile fitness machine designed to work the strongest muscles in the body, the legs. It has a triangular frame, heavy-gauge steel construction, and can accommodate several exercises, including squats and leg presses. It removes spinal compression and allows for added variety in fitness routines.
To meet the demand for new ways to get a fitter and better toned body, fitness equipment is becoming more evolved and versatile than ever. The hip sled was designed with versatility in mind. This hard-working machine was designed to work the strongest muscles in your body, those in your legs.
A hip sled has a triangular frame, which reclines at an angle to accommodate several different exercises, while also providing a secure and stable base. A typical hip sled is constructed of heavy-gauge steel and has a weight capacity of up to 1,800 pounds (816.47 kilograms). A roller system using sealed bearings allows a weighted pad or “sled” to slide up and down the front of the frame. The type of exercise determines whether you are sitting or standing on the hip sled.
Most hip sleds accommodate several different exercises. The two main exercises that can be performed on a hip sled are squats and leg presses. Squats are performed in a standing position, while leg presses are performed in a seated position.
The hack squat is performed by standing in a semi-reclined angle with your back against the top pad. She then flexes her hips and knees into a squat, then rises up again extending her knees. The benefit of performing this exercise with a hip sled is that it removes most of the spinal compression that can occur when resting heavy weights on your shoulders while performing a “free” squat.
Another exercise that can be performed with the hip sled is the leg press. While sitting on the bottom platform, you lift the sled with your feet, working against gravity to push the sled up. Depending on the type of hip sled and the additional bells and whistles it features, you can tweak these basic exercises to add variety to your fitness routine.
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