Calf press on leg press
- Basic
- Machine
Knees nearly straight, full range
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Calves
How to do it
- On the leg press, place only the balls of the feet on the edge of the platform.
- Push through the toes, extending the ankles fully.
- Lower under control, stretching the calf.
Common mistakes
- Bending the knees to push (only the ankle should move).
- Bouncing at the bottom.
Tips
- Pause at the top squeezing the calf.
- Full range: stretch well at the bottom.