Equipmentsled machine
Difficultybeginner
glutesupper legs
Sled 45° Leg Press
The sled 45° leg press is a compound lower body exercise performed on a sled machine. It primarily targets the glutes, with secondary emphasis on the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. The exercise involves pushing a weighted footplate away from the body while seated at a 45-degree angle, making it a popular choice for building lower body strength.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Adjust the seat and footplate of the sled machine to a comfortable position.
- 2.Sit on the sled machine with your back against the backrest and your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate.
- 3.Grip the handles on the sides of the seat for stability.
- 4.Push the footplate away from your body by extending your legs, keeping your heels on the footplate.
- 5.Continue pushing until your legs are almost fully extended, but without locking your knees.
- 6.Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the footplate back towards your body by bending your knees.
- 7.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
quadricepshamstringscalves
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