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Glutes · Intermediate

Sled Side Leg Press

Single-leg side-positioned sled press emphasizing the glutes and thighs while the pelvis remains supported.

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Exercise overview

Training details

GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsAdductorsCore

Equipment

Sled

Sets × reps

3 × 12 / side

Rest

1 min 15 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Sit in the leg-press machine and rotate onto one hip so the working side faces the platform.
  2. 02Place the working foot flat on the platform with the knee aligned over the toes; keep the other leg safely clear.
  3. 03Brace the trunk and release the safety stops without letting the pelvis roll backward.
  4. 04Bend the working knee under control, then press through the whole foot until the leg is nearly straight.
  5. 05Complete the assigned repetitions, secure the sled, and repeat on the other side.

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