Sled 45° Leg Wide Press demonstration
Equipmentsled machine
Difficultybeginner
glutesupper legs

Sled 45° Leg Wide Press

The sled 45° leg wide press is a compound lower body exercise performed on a sled machine set at a 45-degree angle. It targets the glutes primarily, with significant involvement from the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. The wide stance emphasizes the glutes and inner thighs more than a standard leg press.

Step-by-Step Form & Technique

  1. 1.Adjust the sled machine to a 45-degree angle.
  2. 2.Sit on the sled machine with your back against the pad and your feet on the foot platform.
  3. 3.Position your feet wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. 4.Push against the foot platform to extend your legs and straighten your knees.
  5. 5.Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, then slowly bend your knees to return to the starting position.
  6. 6.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

quadricepshamstringscalves

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