Sled Calf Press on Leg Press
Description
The sled calf press on leg press is a calf raise performed on the leg press machine. The lifter sits on the leg press, places the balls of the feet on the bottom edge of the platform, and presses the sled with just the calves. It allows heavy loading of the calves.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Sled Calf Press on Leg Press Instructions
- Sit on a leg press machine with the back flat against the pad.
- Set the platform load with the appropriate weight.
- Place the balls of the feet on the bottom edge of the platform.
- Set the heels hanging off the edge.
- Press the sled to extend the legs to almost lockout.
- Brace your core and unrack the safeties.
- Let the heels drop below the platform to stretch.
- Press the platform up by rising onto the toes squeezing the calves.
Sled Calf Press on Leg Press Form & Visual
Sled Calf Press on Leg Press Benefits
- Heavy calf builder
- Easy to overload
- Builds calf size
- Useful calf builder
- Strong machine move
- Trains the gastrocnemius
Sled Calf Press on Leg Press Muscles Worked
- Gastrocnemius
- Soleus
- Calves
Sled Calf Press on Leg Press Variations & Alternatives
- Standing Calf Raise
- Seated Calf Raise
- Donkey Calf Raise
- Smith Calf Raise
