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Calf Raise On Leg Press

Loaded straight-knee calf raise on a leg press with the hips and back supported and movement isolated to plantar flexion.

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Calf Raise On Leg Press demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Calves

Equipment

Leg Press Machine

Sets × reps

3 × 15

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Sit securely in the leg press and place the balls of both feet on the lower edge of the platform with your heels free.
  2. 02Press the platform to the working position, keep your hips and back supported, and leave your knees slightly unlocked.
  3. 03Push through your forefeet to plantar-flex your ankles and raise your heels as high as you can control.
  4. 04Pause at the top without bouncing or changing the angle of your knees.
  5. 05Lower your heels slowly into a comfortable calf stretch, keeping the safety stops ready before finishing the set.

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