Sled Single-Leg 45-Degree Press
Build insane leg strength & balance! The Sled Single-Leg 45-Degree Press isolates each leg for powerful, targeted muscle growth.
The Sled Single-Leg 45-Degree Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads, hip adductors (inner thighs) and glutes & hips. You'll need: leg press machine or weight plates.
Required Equipment
Sled Single-Leg 45-Degree Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Hip Adductors; Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Sled Single-Leg 45-Degree Press Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Sled Single-Leg 45-Degree Press
Set up the leg press machine: Load the desired weight onto the machine.
Sit down on the machine with your back against the padded support and one foot on the footplate. Place your other foot on the frame or on the ground if space allows.
Position your foot so that it's in line with your knee, ensuring the knee is bent at 90 degrees when starting.
Release the safety bars and hold onto the handles beside the seat.
Press the footplate away by extending your knee and hip. Focus on using the quadriceps and gluteal muscles to perform the work.
Return to the starting position by bending your knee and controlling the weight.
Switch legs after completing the desired repetitions, and repeat.
Re-engage the safety bars before removing your feet from the footplate.
Breathe out as you press away the weight and breathe in as you return to the base position.
Safety Tips: Avoid locking your knees at the top of the movement, control the weight, start with light weight, and warm up your legs before starting.
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Sled Single-Leg 45-Degree Press FAQs
What muscles does the Sled Single-Leg 45-Degree Press work?
The Sled Single-Leg 45-Degree Press mainly works the quads, hip adductors (inner thighs) and glutes & hips. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris, hip adductors and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Sled Single-Leg 45-Degree Press?
Leg press machine or weight plates.
Is the Sled Single-Leg 45-Degree Press a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Sled Single-Leg 45-Degree Press go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Sled Single-Leg 45-Degree Press variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Assisted Single-Leg Press, Lever Single-Leg Angled Press, Lever Single-Leg Horizontal Press and Lever Seated Outdoor Leg Press.
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