Exercise technique

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.

How do you perform this exercise?

  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.

Which other muscles are involved?

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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