Sled 45° Single Leg Press demonstration

Sled 45° Single Leg Press

Learn how to do the Sled 45° Single Leg Press with proper form, setup, and execution.

This leverage machine movement primarily targets quadriceps.

How to Perform Sled 45° Single Leg Press

  1. 1

    Add the appropriate amount of weight and position yourself on the 45 degree leg press machine.

  2. 2

    Place one foot in the center of the platform, keeping the other foot on the floor.

  3. 3

    Disengage the safety handles and engage your abs.

  4. 4

    Take a breath and bend your working knee to lower the platform until your thigh is at least parallel with the platform.

  5. 5

    Drive through your heel to press the platform back up, squeezing your quad at the top and exhale.

  6. 6

    Once finished training one side, do the same number of reps with your other leg, then engage the safety handles.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions