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Sled Calf Press On Leg Press
Muscles involved
The calf press on the leg press lets you load your calves heavily. Your back stays supported the whole time.
How to do it
- Sit on the leg press machine with your back pressed against the backrest.
- Place the tips of your feet on the lower edge of the platform with your heels extended.
- Exhale and extend your ankles, pushing the platform upward.
- Inhale and flex your ankles, lowering in a controlled manner until you feel a stretch in your calves.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Vary the position of your feet (pointing forward, open, closed) to work different parts of your calves. - Perform a pause at the maximum contraction to increase effectiveness. - Do not lock your knees when extending your ankles.
Difficulty
PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Sled Calf Press On Leg Press: which muscles does it work?
Sled Calf Press On Leg Press mainly works: Calves. It also involves: Gastrocnemius, Soleus.
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