CalvesBeginner
Leg Press Calf Raise
How to do it
- 1
Sit in the leg press with the balls of your feet on the bottom edge of the platform.
- 2
Extend your legs without locking the knees; keep the safeties engaged where possible.
- 3
Let the platform push your toes back to stretch the calves.
- 4
Press through the balls of your feet to extend the ankles fully.
Common mistakes
- Letting the feet slip off the platform.
- Bending the knees during the rep.
Tips
- Keep the safeties engaged and use moderate loads.
- Great when the standing calf machine is busy.