Sled 45в° Leg Press

Learn how to do the Sled 45в° Leg Press with proper form and technique. This sled machine exercise primarily targets your Glutes, with secondary emphasis on Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves.

Sled 45в° Leg Press exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Sled 45в° Leg Press

Follow these steps to perform the Sled 45в° Leg Press with correct form:

  1. 1Adjust the seat and footplate of the sled machine to a comfortable position.
  2. 2Sit on the sled machine with your back against the backrest and your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate.
  3. 3Grip the handles on the sides of the seat for stability.
  4. 4Push the footplate away from your body by extending your legs, keeping your heels on the footplate.
  5. 5Continue pushing until your legs are almost fully extended, but without locking your knees.
  6. 6Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the footplate back towards your body by bending your knees.
  7. 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Sled 45в° Leg Press Muscles Worked

Primary

Secondary

quadricepshamstringscalves

Exercise Details

Equipment
sled machine
Body Part
upper legs
Category
Extended

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