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How to do Sled 45° Leg Press

The sled 45° leg press is a compound lower body exercise performed on a sled machine. It primarily targets the glutes, with secondary emphasis on the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. The exercise involves pushing a weighted footplate away from the body while seated at a 45-degree angle, making it a popular choice for building lower body strength.

Sled 45° Leg Press demonstration
Primary muscles
Quads and Glutes
Also works
Hamstrings and Calves
Equipment
Sled machine
Level
Beginner
Category
Legs

How to do Sled 45° Leg Press, step by step

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

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Muscles worked

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

Track Sled 45° Leg Press in SPLYT

Sled 45° 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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