Calf Press

Calf Press — Start position
Start position
Calf Press — End position
End position
Region
Ankle & Foot
Equipment
Machine
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
isolation
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • calves

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Adjust the seat so that your legs are only slightly bent in the start position. The balls of your feet should be firmly on the platform.

  2. Select an appropriate weight, and grasp the handles. This will be your starting position.

  3. Straighten the legs by extending the knees, just barely lifting the weight from the stack. Your ankle should be fully flexed, toes pointing up. Execute the movement by pressing downward through the balls of your feet as far as possible.

  4. After a brief pause, reverse the motion and repeat.

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