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Exercise overview
Training details
Calves
Equipment
Leg Press Machine
Sets × reps
3 × 15
Rest
1 min
How to perform it
Step-by-step instructions
- 01Sit securely in the leg press and place the balls of both feet on the lower edge of the platform with your heels free.
- 02Press the platform to the working position, keep your hips and back supported, and leave your knees slightly unlocked.
- 03Push through your forefeet to plantar-flex your ankles and raise your heels as high as you can control.
- 04Pause at the top without bouncing or changing the angle of your knees.
- 05Lower your heels slowly into a comfortable calf stretch, keeping the safety stops ready before finishing the set.
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