Sled Vertical Leg Press
Description
The sled vertical leg press is performed lying on your back on a vertical leg press machine, pressing the platform straight up. The vertical angle allows for a deep range of motion and heavy loading of the legs. It is one of the best machine options for quad and glute hypertrophy.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Sled Vertical Leg Press Instructions
- Lie on your back on a vertical leg press machine.
- Place both feet on the platform overhead, shoulder-width apart.
- Release the safety stops.
- Brace your core and grip the handles for stability.
- Press the platform up by extending your legs.
- Stop just short of locking out the knees.
- Slowly lower the platform back down toward your chest.
- Allow your knees to come close to your chest at the bottom.
Sled Vertical Leg Press Form & Visual
Sled Vertical Leg Press Benefits
- Allows deep range of motion
- Heavy leg loading
- Builds quad and glute size
- Strong hypertrophy move
- Reduces lower back stress
- Excellent for legs
Sled Vertical Leg Press Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Gluteus maximus
- Hamstrings
Sled Vertical Leg Press Variations & Alternatives
- Leg Press
- Hack Squat
- Smith Squat
- Squat
