Sled Lying Leg Press

The Sled Lying 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.

EquipmentMachine
DifficultyBeginner
TypeCompound
MovementSquat
ForcePush
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryGluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris
SecondaryAdductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Soleus

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Lie supine on platform with shoulders against pad. Place feet slightly high on platform. Execution: Extend hips and knees. Return until hips are completely flexed. Repeat. Comments: Adjust machine to accommodate near full range of motion without forcing hips to rise at waist. Keep knees pointed same directions as feet. Do not allow heels to raise off of platform, pushing with both heel and forefoot.

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