Exercise Guide

Sled 45в° Leg Press

intermediate
Exercise Visual

Sled 45в° Leg Press

Glutes Sled Machine

intermediate

Category

upper legs

Body Part

upper legs

Equipment

sled machine

Target

glutes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Adjust the seat and footplate of the sled machine to a comfortable position.

  2. 2

    Sit on the sled machine with your back against the backrest and your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate.

  3. 3

    Grip the handles on the sides of the seat for stability.

  4. 4

    Push the footplate away from your body by extending your legs, keeping your heels on the footplate.

  5. 5

    Continue pushing until your legs are almost fully extended, but without locking your knees.

  6. 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. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles

QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsCalves