Demo & instructions
Leg Press Calf Raise
Also known as: Calf Press, Leg Press Calf Press
Instructions
A calf raise done on the leg press, pushing the platform with the balls of your feet. It loads straight-knee calf work heavily with nothing resting on your shoulders or spine.
- Movement
- Calf raise
- Type
- Isolation
- Level
- Beginner
- Typical range
- 8–25 reps
Setup
- 1Sit in the leg press with your back and hips flat against the pad.
- 2Press the platform up with your whole feet, and leave the safety catches engaged if your machine allows it.
- 3Slide your feet down one at a time until only the balls of your feet are on the lower edge, heels hanging free.
- 4Keep your knees almost straight, with a slight softness.
Execution
- 1Let your heels sink slowly toward you until you feel a full calf stretch.
Target
Equipment
Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
