leg press calf raise

The leg press calf raise is an exercise that uses the leg press machine to work the calves. With the toes and balls of your feet on the platform but heels off, you push forward to work the calves. This is usually found as a finisher on leg day or super-setted with leg press sets.

LEG PRESS CALF RAISE BENEFITS:
  • Builds stronger, more muscular calves
  • Develops ankle strength and stability
  • Improves running capability
  • Can add heavy weight
  • Perfect for supersetting

Video Source: Tiger Fitness

  • Main Muscle Worked: Calves
  • Secondary Muscles Worked: None
  • Type: Strength
  • Equipment: Leg Press
  • Mechanics: Isolation
  • Force Type: Push
  • Level: Beginner
STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
  1. Load the machine with the desired weight and take a seat.
  2. Sit down and position your feet on the sled with a shoulder width stance.
  3. Take a deep breath, extend your legs, but keep the safeties locked (if possible).
  4. Position your feet at the base of the platform and allow the heels to hang off.
  5. Lower the heels by dorsiflexing the ankles until the calves are fully stretched.
  6. Drive the weight back to the starting position by extending the ankles and flexing the calves.

REPEAT FOR DESIRED REPS

How to do calf raise leg press