sled 45в° leg wide press - blunt variation

A upper legs exercise targeting the glutes, performed with sled machine.

sled 45в° leg wide press - blunt variation demonstration
sled 45в° leg wide press - blunt variation — demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Sled Machine

Target muscles

Glutes

Secondary muscles

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves

How to do sled 45в° leg wide press - blunt variation

  1. Adjust the sled machine to a 45-degree angle.

  2. Sit on the sled machine with your back against the pad and your feet on the foot platform.

  3. Position your feet wider than shoulder-width apart.

  4. Push against the foot platform to extend your legs and straighten your knees.

  5. Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, then slowly bend your knees to return to the starting position. Maintain blunt form throughout.

  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Glutes

Secondary

QuadricepsHamstringsCalves

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