Leg Press Calf Raise

Pro Tip

For added benefit, lower your toes slowly on the way down.

How To

  1. Orient yourself on the machine, placing your butt, lower back, upper back, and head all firmly in the seat.
  2. Adjust the safety mechanism to determine your desired range of motion, selecting the one where your legs are closest to being straight.
  3. Grip the side bars, placing your feet parallel to each other shoulder-width apart with your toes pointed forward so that only the balls of your feet and your toes are in contact with the plate of the machine.
  4. unlock the safety mechanism so that the machine can freely move.
  5. Fully extend your legs until they are straight.
  6. Exhale and press the machine forward by pushing through the balls of your feet and toes while keeping your legs straight.
  7. When you can't go any further, inhale and bring your toes back down, returning to the starting position.
  8. Bring your legs back and relock the safety mechanism to safely exit the machine.

Primary Muscle Groups

Calves

A group of muscles on the back of your lower leg that spans from your heel to your knee.

Secondary Muscle Groups

This exercises doesn't have any secondary muscle groups

Equipment

Leg Press

This machine can help you improve your squat strength.

Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.

Leg Press Calf Raise

Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment

Dumbbell Calf Raise
Calf Raise Machine
Smith Machine Calf Raise
Band Calf Raise
Stepmill
Chair Calf Raise