The Sled 45° Leg Wide Press exercise is a lower body workout that primarily targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and inner thighs. This exercise is done using a sled machine that allows for resistance to be added while pressing your legs outward.
How to perform
Step by step instructions:1. Adjust the sled machine so that it is at a 45° angle and load it with an appropriate amount of weight.
2. Sit on the sled with your back flat against the pad and your feet shoulder-width apart on the platform.
3. Grip the handles on the side of the machine for support.
4. Push through your heels and extend your legs outwards to press the sled away from you.
5. Keep your chest up, core engaged, and back flat throughout the movement.
6. Slowly return to the starting position by bending your knees and bringing the sled back towards you.
7. Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Tips:
- Avoid locking out your knees at the top of the movement to prevent hyperextension.
- Focus on pushing through your heels to engage the glutes and hamstrings.
- Control the movement and avoid using momentum to lift the sled.
This exercise can be incorporated into your lower body workout routine to strengthen and tone the muscles in the legs and glutes.
Equipment required
Sled Machine
A Sled Machine is a piece of workout equipment that consists of a platform equipped with weights and handles for pulling or pushing. It is typically used for resistance training and cardiovascular workouts to improve strength, power, and endurance. Sled Machines are commonly used by athletes and fitness enthusiasts for functional training exercises that target the lower body, core, and upper body muscles.