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Animated demonstration of the sled 45в° leg press exercise, targeting the Glutes using Sled machine.

sled 45в° leg press

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

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Adjust the seat and footplate of the sled machine to a comfortable position.

  2. Step 2: Sit on the sled machine with your back 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 the footplate away from your body by extending your legs, keeping your heels on the footplate.

  5. Step 5: Continue pushing until your legs are almost fully extended, but without locking your knees.

  6. Step 6: Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the footplate back towards your body by bending your knees.

  7. Step 7: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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