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Calves · Beginner

Sled Lying Calf Press

Supported straight-knee calf press on a lying sled machine with movement isolated to ankle plantar flexion.

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Exercise overview

Training details

Calves

Equipment

Sled

Sets × reps

3 × 15

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Lie back in the sled machine and place only the balls of both feet on the lower edge of the platform.
  2. 02Press the carriage to the working position, keep the knees softly unlocked, and let the heels hang free.
  3. 03Push through the forefeet to raise the heels as high as you can control.
  4. 04Pause at the top without changing the knee angle.
  5. 05Lower the heels slowly into a comfortable stretch and keep the safety stops ready before finishing.

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