Leg Press Machine Calf Press

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Leg Press Machine Calf Press

Starting Position of Leg Press Machine Calf Press

• Position yourself in a leg press machine.
• Place the balls of your feet on the bottom of the platform with your heels hanging off the edge. Your legs should be fully extended and feet hip-width apart. Release the safety catch.

The Movements of Leg Press Machine Calf Press

• Press the platform away from you as far as possible.
• Hold the fully contracted position for a count of two; then slowly lower your heels down as far as they will go.

Tips and correct Technique for Leg Press Machine Calf Press

• Do not hurry the reps or bounce up from the bottom.
• Stretch your calves fully at the bottom of
  the movement - your heels should be lower than your toes.
• Keep your legs straight (not locked) throughout the movement.

Variations of Leg Press Machine Calf Press

Toes pointing out
Angling your feet outwards at 45° places more emphasis on the inner part of the calves.

Toes pointing in
Angling your feet inwards at 45° places more emphasis on the outer part of the calves.

Other Exercises for your Legs, hips and glutes Workouts.

Barbell Squat.

Dead Lift.

Leg Press.

Leg Extention.

Front Lunge (dumbbell or barbell).

Reverse Lunge.

Lying Leg Curl.

Straight-leg Dead Lift.

Standing Calf Raise.

One-leg Dumbell Calf Raise.