Sled Vertical Leg Press
The leg press lying on the back under a vertical sled: the plate travels straight up and down above the hips.
How to do it
Setup
Lying on the back under the sled, hips right below the plate, feet shoulder-width on it.
Steps
- Unlock the sled and lower it until the knees near the chest.
- Keep the tailbone on the pad; stop where it would curl up.
- Press the plate straight up without locking the knees.
Common mistakes
Lowering onto a curled lower back: stop before the tailbone lifts. Feet low on the plate: the heels lift; set them mid-plate. Knees locked under the load: stop just short of straight.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale pressing.
