sled 45в° leg press (back pov)
sled 45в° leg press (back pov) — highlighted muscle: glutes

Muscles worked

glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves

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sled 45в° leg press (back pov)

Body part
upper legs
Equipment
sled machine
Target muscle
glutes
Muscle group
quadriceps

Secondary muscles

quadricepshamstringscalves

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Adjust the seat of the sled machine so that your knees are at a 45-degree angle.

  2. 2

    Sit on the sled machine with your back against the backrest and your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate.

  3. 3

    Grip the handles on the sides of the seat for stability.

  4. 4

    Push the footplate away from your body by extending your legs, keeping your heels on the footplate.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the fully extended position.

  6. 6

    Slowly bend your knees and lower the footplate back towards your body, controlling the movement.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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