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Single Leg Calf Raise Leg Press Machine
The Single Leg 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
- Sit on the leg press machine and place one foot on the platform with the other foot off to the side.
- Engage your core and keep your back flat against the seat.
- Press through the ball of the foot on the platform to raise your heel as high as possible.
- Hold briefly at the top, then slowly lower your heel back to the starting position.
- Keep the working leg slightly bent and maintain controlled movement.
- Maintain steady breathing throughout the exercise.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and switch legs.
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