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Quadriceps · Intermediate

Sled Vertical Leg Press

Supine vertical leg press with the platform moving directly above the body for loaded knee and hip extension.

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Exercise overview

Training details

QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsAdductorsCalvesCore

Equipment

Sled

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Lie supine in the vertical leg-press machine with the hips and back firmly supported beneath the sled.
  2. 02Place both feet hip- to shoulder-width apart on the platform directly overhead and grip the handles.
  3. 03Extend the knees slightly to release the safety stops, then lower the platform by bending the hips and knees under control.
  4. 04Stop before the pelvis rolls or the lower back lifts, then press through the whole feet to raise the platform.
  5. 05Finish just short of locking the knees and re-engage the safety stops after the set.

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