Exercise

Single-Leg Press

Also known as: sled 45 degrees one leg press, single leg press, one leg leg press

Single-Leg Press is a compound exercise for the glutes. Main target: gluteus maximus. Also works: vastus lateralis and biceps femoris. Equipment: machine.

EquipmentMachine

TypeCompound (multi-joint)

MovementPush

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Gluteus maximus

Secondary

Vastus lateralis Biceps femoris

How to do it

Sit in the 45-degree leg press and place one foot in the middle of the platform, the other foot on the floor or rest.
Release the safeties and lower the platform until the working knee reaches about 90 degrees.
Press through the heel to extend the leg without locking the knee.
Complete all reps, then switch legs.