45-degree Leg Press

Primary muscles
Quads, Glutes
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings, Adductors
Equipment
Sled machine
Movement pattern
Squat

Steps

  1. 1 Lie on the leg press machine with your back flat against the pad and your feet shoulder-width apart on the platform.
  2. 2 Grip the handles on either side of the seat and push the platform away by fully extending your legs.
  3. 3 Slowly bend your knees to lower the platform back towards you until your knees are at about a 90-degree angle.
  4. 4 Extend your legs again to push the platform away and repeat the movement.

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