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Quadriceps · Beginner

Sled 45° Leg Press

Supported 45-degree sled leg press for quadriceps, glute, hamstring, and adductor strength.

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Exercise overview

Training details

QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsAdductors

Equipment

Sled

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Sit deep against the back pad and place both feet about shoulder-width apart on the platform.
  2. 02Set the safety stops, brace the trunk, and unlock the sled while keeping the hips against the pad.
  3. 03Lower the sled by bending the knees and hips together, with the knees tracking over the toes.
  4. 04Stop before the pelvis curls away from the pad or the heels lift.
  5. 05Press through the whole foot to near-full extension without snapping the knees into lockout, then re-rack safely.

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