45-Degree Sled Leg Press

Default prescription & biomechanics

Primary muscles

Quadriceps, Glutes

Secondary muscles

Adductors, Hamstrings

Equipment

Machine

Movement pattern

Squat (Push force)

Difficulty

Beginner

Working rep range

8-15 reps per set

Between-set interval

120 seconds rest

Intensity & MET

Moderate (5.2 MET)

Step-by-step coaching cues

1. Pull yourself down into the seat using the side handles so your tailbone never curls off the pad.
2. Place feet shoulder width apart (lower on the sled for quads, higher for glutes).
3. Lower the sled as deep as your hip mobility allows without your lower back rounding.
4. Press to full extension while keeping a soft micro-bend in the knees.

Joint & safety considerations

No specific joint contraindications are flagged for 45-Degree Sled Leg Press. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.

Biomechanical alternatives & swaps

Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.

Exercise	Relationship	Equipment
Barbell Box Squat	Barbell swap	Barbell
Dumbbell or Kettlebell Goblet Squat	Dumbbell swap	Dumbbell
Kettlebell Clean & Front Rack Squat	Kettlebell swap	Kettlebell
Resistance Band Front-Racked Squat	Bands swap	Bands
Tempo Bodyweight Air Squat (3-1-1)	Bodyweight swap	Bodyweight
Barbell Back Squat	Barbell swap	Barbell

From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.