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Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Leg Press Calf Raise, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Gastrocnemius |
| Also | Soleus |
Setup
Keep the knees fixed so the calves move the sled, not the quads.
How to do it well
- Place the balls of the feet on the platform edge
- Press through to full plantarflexion
- Lower for a deep stretch
Common mistakes
- Bending the knees to press
- Using a partial range
Free programs with Leg Press Calf Raise
- Machines Only: Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Hypertrophy Block: Machines (4 day)
- Calves and Arms Priority (4 day)
- Hypertrophy Block: Upper / Lower (6 day)
- Upper / Lower (6 day)
Similar exercises
- Donkey Calf Raise
- Standing Calf Raise
- Single-Leg Calf Raise
- Smith Machine Calf Raise
- Seated Calf Raise
- Tibialis Raise
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.