Exercises / Upper legs / Sled 45° Leg Press (Back Pov)
Sled 45° Leg Press (Back Pov)
Sled 45° Leg Press (Back Pov): step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: machine.
- Equipmentmachine
- Body partupper legs
- Primary muscles
- glutes, quadriceps
- Secondary muscles
- hamstrings, calves
How to do it
- Adjust the seat of the sled machine so that your knees are at a 45-degree angle.
- Sit on the sled machine with your back against the backrest and your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate.
- Grip the handles on the sides of the seat for stability.
- Push the footplate away from your body by extending your legs, keeping your heels on the footplate.
- Pause for a moment at the fully extended position.
- Slowly bend your knees and lower the footplate back towards your body, controlling the movement.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.