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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 and footplate of the sled machine to a comfortable position.

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

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

Step 6

Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the footplate back towards your body by bending your knees.

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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