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Sled Leg Press strength standards

What is a good Sled Leg Press?

For a 180 lb male, an Intermediate Sled Leg Press is about 506 lb (2.81x bodyweight). Advanced starts around 697 lb. Enter your own bodyweight below to get the exact standard and FVCP rank.

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Sled Leg Press Standards by Bodyweight

Estimates from the FitnessVolt standards model. Updated March 28, 2026. Find the row closest to your bodyweight. Beginner is a first target for a new lifter, Novice a few months in, Intermediate about one to two years of structured training, Advanced several years, Elite the top of the table.

BW (lbs) Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
110 88 172 289 437 607
120 107 198 323 479 656
130 126 224 356 519 703
140 145 249 388 557 747
150 165 274 419 594 790
160 184 299 449 630 831
170 202 322 478 664 870
180 221 346 506 697 908
190 239 368 534 729 945
200 257 391 560 761 980
210 275 413 586 791 1015
220 292 434 612 820 1048
230 310 455 637 849 1080
240 327 475 661 877 1112
250 343 495 684 904 1142
260 360 515 707 931 1172
270 376 534 730 956 1201
280 392 553 752 982 1229
290 407 572 774 1006 1257
300 423 590 795 1030 1284
310 438 608 816 1054 1310

The Sled Leg Press standard at each level as bodyweight rises, for the sex selected above. Exact numbers in the table above.

Sled Leg Press Standards by Age

How the Sled Leg Press standards change with age, as a 1RM in lb. This table is not tied to one bodyweight, so read it for the trend and use the bodyweight table above for your own number.

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15 162 275 425 607 812
20 186 315 486 695 929
25 191 323 499 713 953
30 191 323 499 713 953
35 191 323 499 713 953
40 191 323 499 713 953
45 181 306 473 677 904
50 170 288 444 635 849
55 157 266 411 587 785
60 143 243 375 536 717
65 129 219 339 484 647
70 116 197 304 435 581
75 104 176 272 389 520
80 93 157 243 348 465
85 83 141 218 312 416
90 75 127 197 281 375

The Sled Leg Press standard at each level as age rises, for the sex selected above. Exact numbers in the table above.

Check Your Sled Leg Press Level

Intermediate
Level score: 50 of 100
Level score on the FitnessVolt standards: Beginner 5, Novice 20, Intermediate 50, Advanced 80, Elite 95
A 180 lb male lifting 506 lbs (2.81x bodyweight) on the Sled Leg Press is at the Intermediate standard for his bodyweight. Enter your own numbers above to see where you stand.

Over 40? Add your age and the calculator also shows an age-adjusted level and an age-30 equivalent, using the McCulloch age factor to scale your lift to peak age. Every age band is in the standards by age table above.

Level score:
Level score on the FitnessVolt standards: Beginner 5, Novice 20, Intermediate 50, Advanced 80, Elite 95
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What the Sled Leg Press Strength Levels Mean

Beginner

You are learning to hit proper depth on the Sled Leg Press, building ankle and hip mobility, and developing the bracing pattern needed to keep your torso upright under load.

Novice

You can execute the Sled Leg Press with consistent depth and bracing. You are adding weight session to session using linear progression and building foundational leg strength.

Intermediate

Your Sled Leg Press technique is solid through heavy loads. You use periodized programming, understand RPE-based autoregulation, and can grind through sticking points without form breakdown.

Advanced

You have refined your Sled Leg Press stance, bar position, and breathing to maximize leverage. You train with block periodization, manage fatigue across training cycles, and likely compete or train at a competitive level.

Elite

Your Sled Leg Press is at a regional or national competitive standard. You have years of structured peaking cycles behind you and have optimized every technical detail from walkout to lockout.

How to Progress Your Sled Leg Press

Tier-specific training recommendations to move your Sled Leg Press to the next level.

Beginner → Novice Building Your Foundation
  • Train the Sled Leg Press 2x per week, focusing on hitting consistent depth every rep.
  • Use linear progression: add 5 lbs each session as long as form stays solid.
  • Record sets at RPE 6-7 to build volume without excessive fatigue.
  • Prioritize ankle and hip mobility work before each session.
Track progress with the one rep max calculator →
Novice → Intermediate Structured Progression
  • Switch from linear to weekly periodization (e.g., light/medium/heavy days).
  • Add a Sled Leg Press variation (pause squats, tempo squats) for weak-point work.
  • Keep most working sets at RPE 7-8, with occasional top singles at RPE 9.
  • Start tracking your training volume (sets x reps x load) week to week.
Plan your RPE-based sessions →
Intermediate → Advanced Periodized Training Blocks
  • Run 4-6 week training blocks with planned intensity peaks and deloads.
  • Use RPE 8-9 for primary sets, RPE 7 for backoff volume.
  • Address specific sticking points with targeted accessory work.
  • Manage fatigue: total weekly sets of 12-20 for the Sled Leg Press movement pattern.
Program your backoff sets →
Advanced → Elite Competition-Level Peaking
  • Run structured peaking cycles (8-12 weeks) leading to maximal attempts.
  • Fine-tune technique details: walkout, descent speed, breath timing.
  • Use the RPE chart to hit precise percentages during peaking blocks.
  • Consider competing to test your Sled Leg Press under meet conditions.
View RPE-to-percentage chart →

How to Perform Sled Leg Press

Primary Muscles Calves, Quadriceps, Glutes, Hamstrings
Equipment Sled Leg Press Machine
  1. Sit on the sled leg press machine with your back and head against the padded support.
  2. Place your feet shoulder-width apart on the sled platform, ensuring your knees are aligned with your feet.
  3. Grip the handles on either side of the seat to stabilize your upper body.
  4. Inhale and unlock the safety mechanisms, if present, to allow the sled to move.
  5. Lower the sled by bending your knees until they form a 90-degree angle or slightly less, ensuring your lower back remains in contact with the pad.
  6. Exhale and push the sled upward by extending your legs, ensuring your knees do not lock out at the top of the movement.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
  8. After completing your set, lock the safety mechanisms and carefully exit the machine.

Tips

  • Ensure your knees track over your toes to avoid strain.
  • Do not lock your knees at the top to maintain tension on the muscles.
  • Keep your lower back pressed against the pad throughout the movement.
  • Adjust the weight to suit your fitness level and progress gradually.

Where Do These Sled Leg Press Standards Come From?

The levels on this page are estimates from the FitnessVolt strength standards model. The Sled Leg Press table is an editorial FitnessVolt table, not a measured population. There is no competition or gym dataset for the Sled Leg Press itself. Reader-submitted benchmarks appear only after enough entries are logged for this lift.

Standards data last refreshed: March 28, 2026

  • Level tables: the FitnessVolt strength standards model, not meet data.
  • Method: Strength standards methodology - how the level tables are built and where each data source on the site comes from.
Cite this Fitness Volt strength standards model, 2026. Beginner to Elite levels are model values, not competition percentiles. https://fitnessvolt.com/strength-standards/methodology/

Frequently Asked Questions

A "good" Sled Leg Press depends on your bodyweight, sex, and training background. The Intermediate tier is a useful first serious target, while Advanced and Elite represent much harder standards. Use the table above for the number closest to your bodyweight.
Many lifters can reach the Intermediate tier on the Sled Leg Press after steady training, but the timeline depends on starting point, technique, programming, recovery, and bodyweight changes. Treat the tier as a benchmark, not a deadline.
They are estimates from the FitnessVolt strength standards model. The Sled Leg Press table is an editorial FitnessVolt table, not a measured population. Treat the levels as targets.
For weighted lifts, enter a clean raw 1RM or an estimated 1RM from a recent hard set. For rep-based movements, enter controlled full-range reps. Avoid equipped lifts, partial reps, or bounced reps unless you are comparing against the same style every time.

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