Calves exercise

Sled Press Calf Raise

How to do the Sled Press Calf Raise with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Sit in the sled/leg press machine with your back pressed against the back support. Place your feet flat in the center of the platform. Push the platform up until your knees are almost fully extended. Position the balls of your feet on the bottom edge of the platform so that the…
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Illustration showing the Sled Press Calf Raise
Targets

Muscles worked

Calves muscle Calves Primary
Gear

Equipment

Leg press Leg press
Technique

How to do the Sled Press Calf Raise

  1. 1 Sit in the sled/leg press machine with your back pressed against the back support.
  2. 2 Place your feet flat in the center of the platform. Push the platform up until your knees are almost fully extended.
  3. 3 Position the balls of your feet on the bottom edge of the platform so that the arches and heels of your feet extend off.
  4. 4 Exhale as you extend your ankles to push the platform up. Hold for a count of two and squeeze your calves.
  5. 5 Inhale as you flex your ankles to lower the platform until you feel a mild stretch in your calves.
  6. 6 Hold for a second to allow the stored elastic energy in your calves to dissipate.
  7. 7 Repeat the press.