Sled 45° Leg Press
The Sled 45° Leg Press primarily works the Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, with secondary activation of the Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Soleus and stabilizer support from the Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Gastrocnemius (Medial). It is a machine compound exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine compound push exercise targeting the Gluteus Maximus and Rectus Femoris.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Compound |
| Movement | Squat |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris |
| Secondary | Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Soleus |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Gluteus Maximus (glutes)
- Primary Muscle Rectus Femoris (quadriceps)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Adductor Magnus (adductors)
- Secondary Muscle Gluteus Maximus (glutes)
- Secondary Muscle Rectus Femoris (quadriceps)
- Secondary Muscle Soleus (calves)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Biceps Femoris (Long Head) (hamstrings)
- Stabilizer Muscle Gastrocnemius (Medial) (calves)
Instructions
- Preparation: Sit on machine with back on padded support. Place feet slightly high on platform. Extend hips and knees. Release dock lever and grasp handles to sides. Execution: Lower sled by flexing hips and knees until knees are just short of complete flexion or until hips are completely flexed. Return by extending knees and hips. Repeat. Comments: Adjust safety brace and back support to accommodate near full range of motion without forcing hips to bend at waist. A wide stance may allow for deeper range of motion as shown. Keep knees pointed same directions as feet. Do not allow heels to raise off of platform, pushing with both heel and forefoot. Placing feet slightly high on platform emphasize Gluteus Maximus. Placing feet slightly lower on platform emphasize Quadriceps. See exercise performed onBilateral Leg Press. Also seeLocking Out Knees on Leg Press.
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