sled 45в° calf press

A lower legs exercise targeting the calves, performed with sled machine.

sled 45в° calf press demonstration
sled 45в° calf press — demonstration

Body part

Lower Legs

Equipment

Sled Machine

Target muscles

Calves

Secondary muscles

Hamstrings

How to do sled 45в° calf press

  1. Adjust the sled machine to a 45-degree angle.

  2. Place your feet on the sled platform with your toes pointing forward.

  3. Push the sled platform away from you by extending your ankles and calves.

  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the sled platform back to the starting position.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Calves

Secondary

Hamstrings

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