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Calf Raise Leg Press Machine

The Calf Raise Leg Press Machine is a leg press machine exercise that targets the calves, with the ankle stabilizers assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Calves
Also works
Ankle stabilizers
Equipment
Leg press machine
Body part
Lower legs

Step by step

  1. Sit on a leg press machine with feet on the platform at hip-width apart.
  2. Engage your core and press the platform slightly upward to release tension on your calves.
  3. Push through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible.
  4. Lower heels slowly below the platform level to feel a stretch.
  5. Keep knees slightly bent and maintain controlled motion.
  6. Maintain steady breathing and balance throughout.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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