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.
The Sled Wide-Stance 45-Degree Leg Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hip adductors (inner thighs), hamstrings and calves / shins. You'll need: leg press machine and weight plates.
Required Equipment
Sled Wide-Stance 45-Degree Leg Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Hip Adductors; Hamstrings; Lower Calf (soleus)
Sled Wide-Stance 45-Degree Leg Press Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Sled Wide-Stance 45-Degree Leg Press
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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Sled Wide-Stance 45-Degree Leg Press FAQs
What muscles does the Sled Wide-Stance 45-Degree Leg Press work?
The Sled Wide-Stance 45-Degree Leg Press mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hip adductors (inner thighs), hamstrings and calves / shins. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Sled Wide-Stance 45-Degree Leg Press?
Leg press machine and weight plates.
Is the Sled Wide-Stance 45-Degree Leg 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 Wide-Stance 45-Degree Leg Press go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Sled Wide-Stance 45-Degree Leg Press variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Assisted Single-Leg Press, Lever Seated Outdoor Leg Press, Sled Calf Raise and Sled Power Push.
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