Equipmentsled machine
Difficultybeginner
glutesupper legs
Sled 45° Leg Press (Back Pov)
The sled 45° leg press (back POV) 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 movement involves extending and flexing the legs to press a weighted footplate away from and toward the body.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Adjust the seat of the sled machine so that your knees are at a 45-degree angle.
- 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.Pause for a moment at the fully extended position.
- 6.Slowly bend your knees and lower the footplate back towards your body, controlling the movement.
- 7.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
quadricepshamstringscalves
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