Exercises / Upper legs / Sled 45° Leg Press
Sled 45° Leg Press
Sled 45° Leg Press: 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 and footplate of the sled machine to a comfortable position.
- 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.
- Continue pushing until your legs are almost fully extended, but without locking your knees.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the footplate back towards your body by bending your knees.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.