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Sled 45 Degrees Wide Stance Leg Press

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Equipment

Leg Press Machine
Leg Press Machine

The Sled 45 Degrees Wide Stance Leg Press is a strength exercise targeting the lower body. It primarily works the quadriceps, building strength and mass, while also engaging the glutes and hamstrings. Utilizing a wider stance helps to involve the adductor muscles as well.

How to do it

  1. Sit on the leg press machine with your back and head against the pad.
  2. Place your feet on the platform in a wide stance, toes slightly pointed out.
  3. Unlock the safety mechanism and lower the platform by bending your knees.
  4. Press the platform back up by extending your legs, keeping the knees slightly bent at the top.
  5. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary Quadriceps

Secondary Adductor Magnus Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings

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