Classification
Type | basic |
Mechanics | compound |
Direction | push |
Equipment | leg press |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Lie in machine with back against pad and place feet hip-wide against platform. Extend knees and release clamp lever.Execution
Flex hips and knees to lower sled until lower legs are parallel to floor. Return, keep knees slighty flexed and repeat.Variations / Comments
Keep heels on platform. Let feet point in same direction as knees.![Sled Leg Press 45° | Starting Position Sled Leg Press 45° Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/87/187.jpg)
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![Sled Leg Press 45° | Ending Position Sled Leg Press 45° Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/88/188.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Quadriceps |
Synergist | Gluteus Maximus | Hip Adductors | Soleus |
Stabilizers | Hamstrings | Gastrocnemius |
![Sled Leg Press 45° | Muscles Front Sled Leg Press 45° Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/93/93.jpg)
Front
![Sled Leg Press 45° | Muscles Rear Sled Leg Press 45° Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/94/94.jpg)
Rear
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