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Sled Single-Leg Angled Press

Build lower body strength & stability! This single-leg press targets quads & glutes while improving balance. Start light & control the movement.

The Sled Single-Leg Angled Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and calves / shins. You'll need: hack squat machine.

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Required Equipment

Hack Squat Machine
Hack Squat Machine

Sled Single-Leg Angled Press Muscles Worked

Primary

Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)

Secondary

Hamstrings; Upper Calf (gastrocnemius)

How to do the Sled Single-Leg Angled Press

  1. Load the sled of the angled leg press machine with an appropriate weight for your fitness level.

  2. Sit down on the leg press machine and place one foot in the center of the sled with your toes pointed forward. Keep your other foot off to the side or on the sled without adding force.

  3. Release the safety handles and grasp the side handles of the machine.

  4. Push the sled upward with your one leg to a nearly extended position, yet with a slight bend at the knee to maintain joint safety.

  5. Slowly lower the weight by bending your knee until it creates about a 90-degree angle or as far down as your mobility allows without lifting your glute off the seat.

  6. Press the sled back to the starting position, engaging your quadriceps and glutes to complete one repetition.

  7. Continue for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.

Safety and Tips:

  • Start with light weight to ensure proper form and to prevent injury.

  • Do not lock your knee at the top of the press to avoid joint strain.

  • Make sure your back remains flat against the pad throughout the exercise.

  • Pay attention to your foot placement on the sled – it should be centered and flat.

  • Avoid using momentum to lift the weight; keep the movement controlled.

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Sled Single-Leg Angled Press FAQs

What muscles does the Sled Single-Leg Angled Press work?

The Sled Single-Leg Angled Press mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and calves / shins. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.

What equipment do you need for the Sled Single-Leg Angled Press?

Hack squat machine.

Is the Sled Single-Leg Angled 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 Angled Press go on?

It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Sled Single-Leg Angled Press variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Assisted Single-Leg Press, Lever Angled Leg Press, Lever Single-Leg Angled Press and Lever Single-Leg Horizontal Press.

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