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Sled 45° leg press

Beginner

Sled 45° leg press is a compound sled exercise for the quads, also working the glutes, hamstrings, and calves.

What it works

Primary muscle

Quads

Also works

GlutesHamstringsCalves

Equipment
Sled
Movement
Legs
Type
Compound
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
2 min

How to do it

  1. 1Adjust the seat and footplate of the sled machine to a comfortable position.
  2. 2Sit on the sled machine with your back against the backrest and your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate.
  3. 3Grip the handles on the sides of the seat for stability.
  4. 4Push the footplate away from your body by extending your legs, keeping your heels on the footplate.
  5. 5Continue pushing until your legs are almost fully extended, but without locking your knees.
  6. 6Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the footplate back towards your body by bending your knees.
  7. 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Smith leg pressSmith machine
  • Sled 45° leg wide pressSled
  • Lever horizontal one leg pressMachine
  • Curtsey squatBodyweight

Harder variations

  • Sled 45 degrees one leg pressSled
  • Lever horizontal one leg pressMachine
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