About this exercise
The leg press calf raise isolates the calf muscles by pressing the platform of a leg press machine with the balls of your feet. The machine supports your body and lets you safely load heavy weight to build calf strength and size.
Legpress calf raise
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Legpress calf raise.
MediumCalves
How to Perform
- Sit in the leg press machine and place the balls of your feet on the lower edge of the platform with your heels hanging off
- Extend your legs to support the weight, keeping a slight bend in your knees
- Release the safety catches and let the platform push your toes down, feeling a stretch in your calves
- Press through the balls of your feet to push the platform away, extending your ankles fully
- Squeeze your calves at the top, then slowly lower back to the starting position
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions
Muscle Activation
Primary
Calves
Common Mistakes
Common mistakes content is coming soon.
About the Legpress calf raise
The Legpress calf raise is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
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