Leg Press Calf Raise
Leg Press Calf Raise is a strength - supported plantar flexion exercise involving Gastrocnemius. Use these steps to learn the movement and work with your coach to choose a suitable level.
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- Primary muscles
- Gastrocnemius
- Secondary muscles
- Soleus
- Exercise type
- Strength - supported plantar flexion
Exercise technique
- Safety
Set the machine safety limits and test control of the sled.
- Setup
Set your back and pelvis fully against the pad.
- Feet
Place your forefeet on a secure lower section of the platform; do not let your toes hang over the edge.
- Knees
Maintain a small, fixed bend in your knees.
- Press
Move the platform away using only ankle extension.
- Return
Bring your heels back with control without sliding your forefeet.
- Finish
Safely regain full-foot support and secure the sled.
Key technique points
- Do not hold the sled with locked knees.
- Support the forefeet over a broad surface.
- Match ankle movement on both sides.
- Do not lift your pelvis off the pad.
- Do not allow slipping on the platform.
- Select the load according to ankle control.
Common mistakes
Locking the knees
Do not transfer the heavy sled load onto locked knee joints.
Moving the feet to the edge
Do not use such narrow forefoot contact that your feet may slip.
Performing a leg press
Do not replace the calf movement with a leg press by bending and extending your knees.
Pulling the heels too far back
Do not force a backward angle that loses platform contact.
Lifting the hips
Do not separate your pelvis from the pad and disrupt lower-back support as you press.
Exiting without securing the sled
Do not release your foot position before locking the sled.
Frequently asked questions
Leg Press Calf Raise: why is “Locking the knees” a mistake?
Do not transfer the heavy sled load onto locked knee joints.
Leg Press Calf Raise: why is “Moving the feet to the edge” a mistake?
Do not use such narrow forefoot contact that your feet may slip.
Leg Press Calf Raise: why is “Performing a leg press” a mistake?
Do not replace the calf movement with a leg press by bending and extending your knees.
Leg Press Calf Raise: why is “Pulling the heels too far back” a mistake?
Do not force a backward angle that loses platform contact.
Leg Press Calf Raise: why is “Lifting the hips” a mistake?
Do not separate your pelvis from the pad and disrupt lower-back support as you press.
Leg Press Calf Raise: why is “Exiting without securing the sled” a mistake?
Do not release your foot position before locking the sled.
What should I focus on when doing Leg Press Calf Raise?
Do not hold the sled with locked knees. Support the forefeet over a broad surface. Match ankle movement on both sides. Do not lift your pelvis off the pad. Do not allow slipping on the platform. Select the load according to ankle control.
Related exercises
- Knee-to-wall Ankle Mobilization
- Box Jump
- Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise
- Ankle Circles
- Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine
- Exercise Guide
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