Muscles worked
glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves
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sled 45в° leg press
- Body part
- upper legs
- Equipment
- sled machine
- Target muscle
- glutes
- Muscle group
- quadriceps
Secondary muscles
How to perform it
- 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.
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