Sled Wide-Stance 45-Degree Leg Press
Build powerful legs! The Sled Wide-Stance 45-Degree Leg Press targets quads, glutes, and hamstrings with a safe & effective compound movement.
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
Sit down on the leg press machine and position yourself with your back and head resting comfortably against the padded support.
Place your feet on the platform, positioning them wider than shoulder-width apart with toes slightly pointing outward.
Ensure that your knees are in line with your feet and do not bow inward.
Disengage the safety bars holding the weighted platform in place (consult the particular machine you are using, as mechanisms may vary).
Take a deep breath, brace your core, and slowly lower the platform by bending your knees until they form a 90-degree angle—or as low as you can go without compromising your form or causing discomfort.
While exhaling, extend your legs and press the weight back up to the starting position without locking your knees.
Keep the movement controlled, and avoid bouncing the weight or allowing the platform to slam down.
Perform the desired number of repetitions before safely re-engaging the safety bars.
It's important to start with a weight that allows you to perform the exercise with proper form. As you progress, you can increase the weight as necessary. Always ensure that you perform the exercise in a controlled manner to avoid injury.
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