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How to do Sled 45 Degrees One Leg Press

The sled 45 degrees one leg press is a lower body exercise performed on a sled machine at a 45-degree angle, focusing on one leg at a time to target the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It helps build unilateral leg strength and muscle balance.

Sled 45 Degrees One Leg Press demonstration
Primary muscles
Quads and Glutes
Also works
Hamstrings and Calves
Equipment
Sled machine
Level
Intermediate
Category
Legs

How to do Sled 45 Degrees One Leg Press, step by step

  1. Adjust the sled machine to a 45-degree angle.
  2. Sit on the sled machine with your back against the pad and your feet on the footplate.
  3. Place one foot on the footplate and extend your leg, pushing the sled away from you.
  4. Slowly bend your knee and lower the sled back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat with the other leg.
  6. Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Sled 45 Degrees One Leg Press works your quads and glutes as the main movers, with help from your hamstrings and calves.

Track Sled 45 Degrees One Leg Press in SPLYT

Sled 45 Degrees One Leg Press is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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