Sled 45° Single-Leg Press

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Exercise overview

Training details

Quadriceps Glutes Hamstrings Adductors Core

Equipment

Sled

Sets × reps

3 × 12 / side

Rest

1 min 15 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

01Sit with the back and pelvis flat against the pad and place one foot centered on the platform.
02Keep the other leg clear of the sled path, grip the handles, and unlock the carriage.
03Lower the sled by bending the working knee and hip through a range that keeps both hips on the pad.
04Press through the whole foot to near-full extension without locking the knee hard.
05Re-rack the sled before changing sides and repeat the same range with the other leg.

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