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sled 45° leg press
sled 45° leg press is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Adjust the seat of the sled machine so that your knees are at a 45-degree angle.
Step 2. Sit on the sled machine with your back against the backrest and your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate.
Step 3. Grip the handles on the sides of the seat for stability.
Step 4. Push the footplate away from your body by extending your legs, keeping your heels on the footplate.
Step 5. Pause for a moment at the fully extended position.
Step 6. Slowly bend your knees and lower the footplate back towards your body, controlling the movement.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
glutes
Secondary muscles
quadricepshamstringscalves
Primary body parts
thighsglutes
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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