sled calf press on leg press

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

sled calf press on leg press demonstration
sled calf press on leg press — demonstration

Body part

Lower Legs

Equipment

Sled Machine

Target muscles

Calves

Secondary muscles

Hamstrings, Quadriceps

How to do sled calf press on leg press

  1. Adjust the seat of the leg press machine so that your knees are slightly bent when your feet are on the sled.

  2. Place your feet shoulder-width apart on the sled, with your toes pointing forward.

  3. Release the safety handles and push the sled away from you by extending your knees and ankles.

  4. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the sled back down by bending your knees and ankles.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Calves

Secondary

HamstringsQuadriceps

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