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Sled 45° Leg Wide Press
Muscles involved
The wide stance 45-degree leg press emphasizes glutes and inner thighs. It builds strong hips and legs.
How to do it
- Sit in the machine with your back fully supported and feet on the platform wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Extend your legs, maintaining a slight bend in your knees.
- Bend your knees and hips to lower the platform controllably as you inhale.
- Push the platform back to the starting position as you exhale, without locking your knees.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Place your feet in a comfortable position that does not cause discomfort in your knees or hips. - Never lock your knees in the fully extended position. - Push through your heels and the middle of your foot to activate glutes and quadriceps.
Difficulty
PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Sled 45° Leg Wide Press: which muscles does it work?
Sled 45° Leg Wide Press mainly works: Glutes, Quadriceps. It also involves: Gluteus maximus, Adductor magnus, Soleus, Tensor fasciae latae.
What is Sled 45° Leg Wide Press good for?
The wide stance 45-degree leg press emphasizes glutes and inner thighs. It builds strong hips and legs.
How do you do Sled 45° Leg Wide Press with proper form?
- Place your feet in a comfortable position that does not cause discomfort in your knees or hips. - Never lock your knees in the fully extended position. - Push through your heels and the middle of your foot to activate glutes and quadriceps.
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