Sled 45┬░ Leg Press (Back POV)

Sled 45┬░ Leg Press demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Sit on the sled machine and position your feet hip-width apart on the platform
  • 2Press through your heels to push the weight away from your body until legs are fully extended but not locked
  • 3Pause for a moment, then slowly lower the weight back to the starting position, allowing your knees to bend until they're just shy of 90 degrees
  • 4Keep your back and hips against the padding throughout the exercise
  • 5Repeat for the desired number of reps

Tips:

  • Keep your knees in line with your toes throughout the exercise
  • Do not lock your knees at the top of the movement
  • Use a weight that allows you to control the movement both up and down
  • Exhale as you push the weight, inhale as you return to the start position

Sled 45┬░ Leg Press Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs