Exercise technique

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.

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 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.

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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