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Animated demonstration of the sled 45° leg press (side pov) exercise, targeting the Glutes using Sled machine.

sled 45° leg press (side pov)

Body part
Upper legs
Equipment
Sled machine
Target muscle
Glutes
Secondary muscles
quadricepshamstringscalves

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Adjust the seat of the sled machine so that your knees are at a 90-degree angle when your feet are on the footplate.

  2. Step 2: Sit on the sled machine with your back flat against the backrest and your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate.

  3. Step 3: Grip the handles on the sides of the seat for stability.

  4. Step 4: Push against the footplate to extend your legs, straightening them completely.

  5. Step 5: Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly bend your knees to lower the footplate back to the starting position.

  6. Step 6: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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