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How to do Sled 45° Leg Wide Press

The sled 45° leg wide press is a compound lower body exercise performed on a sled machine set at a 45-degree angle. It targets the glutes primarily, with significant involvement from the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. The wide stance emphasizes the glutes and inner thighs more than a standard leg press.

Sled 45° Leg Wide 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 Wide 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 foot platform.
  3. Position your feet wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Push against the foot platform to extend your legs and straighten your knees.
  5. Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, then slowly bend your knees to return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

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

Track Sled 45° Leg Wide Press in SPLYT

Sled 45° Leg Wide 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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